...political difficulties. In addition to farmers, the subsidies support rural banking, insurance, real estate and transportation interests that are well-connected on Capitol Hill. The new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Charles E. Grassley...

...service needs. "Transportation is still the biggest single issue seniors are talking about," Mezzenga said. Transportation interests included opportunities to travel not only from city to city but across town from residences to grocery stores...

...for five days, but warm up and rain as a storm approaches. Offering a snowfall outlook is more valuable for transportation interests and municipalities planning snow removal budgets. "The AccuWeather.com Winter Storm Center Winter Forecast...