Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (left) plans to discuss the future of bicycling at a Thursday night fundraiser in Chicago.
I share your goal of reducing congestion on our nation's highways and I will support measures that effectively accomplish this goal. H.R. 1498 would allow for a bicycle commuting allowance as a qualified transportation fringe benefit available to employers. This legislation has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Should the full House of Representatives have the opportunity to consider this measure, I will be sure to keep your views in mind.
On BBC Talk:
Mike Gravel is running for president of the United States of America. And has a You Tube video of him riding a bike.
More of this is good???
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The Maryland League of Conservation Voters and the Baltimore City League of Environmental Voters have endorsed the following candidates in Baltimore City Primary Election:
After 20 years in public office, she knows the political terrain, the pitfalls of the job and, most inviting, the promise that the office holds for improving a city that she knows and loves. She is the Democratic candidate best suited to advance the city's successes and improve upon its failings.