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21st Century Transportation For America

Transportation is the main reason for our dependence on oil and makes up a huge portion of our global warming pollution; a lack of alternative options for transportation has led to worsening traffic. But if we make the right decisions now, we can make a dent in these big problems. The solution is pushing past the road-building lobbies and shifting more funding to public transportation. WashPIRG is working to convince Congress to take the first step and double the portion of money invested in public transportation in the next transportation bill.

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Product Safety Bill Passes Both Houses

Thanks to your calls and e-mails, we pushed the Senate to pass a strong product safety bill, which will levy heftier fines against companies that made last year the year of the recall.

Congress Ends Practice Of Self-Policing

In March, our advocacy won a new independent office that will end an era of congressional self-policing that allowed the Jack Abramoffs of the world to play fast and loose with money in politics.

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News Releases

Washington, D.C.: House Adopts Independent Ethics Oversight More

Consumer Groups Applaud Senate on Passage of Strong Bi-Partisan Product Safety Legislation More

New Report Links Toxic Pollution with Health Hazards as EPA Acts to Restrict Pollution Data More

Our Issues In The News

Stimulus checks spent at gas station, study suggests More

Build a bridge to safety More

Gregoire signs "toxic toys" bill, making Washington state's standards strictest in the nation More

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