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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Capital Commerce
(Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)

Higher gas taxes? Maybe
More Americans favor higher gas taxes to spur conservation and reduce reliance on foreign oil.

The great unknown
If you plan to buy a hybrid car, you might be in the dark about what tax breaks to expect.

Redmond comes to Washington (D.C.)
Microsoft is looking for a bigger piece of the defense-contracting pie.

Win for alternative energy
BP will double its investment in alternative energies over the next 10 years.

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