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Young Drivers Getting A Lesson in Economics
Gas prices are too high for a day trip to Dewey Beach. They are too high for a quick visit to see a friend in College Park. They consume enough of 18-year-old Ashleigh Krudys's paycheck that she second-guesses her social plans.
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Stocks advance following sharp drop in oil prices (AP, July 23, 2008; 4:37 PM)
Paulson: Rescue bill key to solving housing crisis (AP, July 23, 2008; 4:07 PM)
Congress moves quickly to pass housing package (AP, July 23, 2008; 4:11 PM)
Bush lifts housing veto threat; House nears vote (Reuters, July 23, 2008; 3:17 PM)
Bush lifts housing veto threat; House nears vote (Reuters, July 23, 2008; 3:16 PM)
Bush lifts housing veto threat; House nears vote (Reuters, July 23, 2008; 3:16 PM)
White House Drops Opposition to Housing Aid Bill (Post, July 23, 2008; 2:52 PM)
Market rises on oil drop, housing plan hopes (Reuters, July 23, 2008; 4:39 PM)
Planners See Sleek Future For Tysons: On Mall's 40th Birthday, Officials Chart a Makeover for Area (Post, July 23, 2008; Page B01)
Currie Worked For Firm Since '03: 320 Calls Made To Executives, Affidavit Also Says (Post, July 23, 2008; Page B01)
Shopping Cart Wash Lets Customers Get Groceries, Not Germs (Post, July 23, 2008; Page B01)
Hill Budget Chief Weighs Odds, Cost Of Rescue Plan: Fannie, Freddie Could Need $100 Billion or Not a Cent (Post, July 23, 2008; Page D01)
Lockheed's Earnings Jump 13 Percent (Post, July 23, 2008; Page D01)
NVR Ekes Out a Profit In Deep Housing Slump (Post, July 23, 2008; Page D01)
Mortgage Lobby Replaces President (Post, July 23, 2008; Page D03)
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