Dec 24th, 2008 · President-elect Obama has big plans for the nation's crumbling roads and bridges. But with people driving less and fewer gas-tax dollars coming in, where will the money come from? That's just one of the questions looming as Obama and Congress get set to overhaul transportation policy.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Solar panels are this season's must-have construction accessory in Southern California. But there's a regulatory roadblock. Green boosters say one more state rule needs to change if solar is going to be anything bigger than a flash in the pan.
Mar 31st, 2008 · Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is wrapping up her latest mission to the Middle East with separate meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. As part of the visit, Israel pledged to remove 50 roadblocks in the West Bank, and Palestinian officials vowed to do more to stop attacks on Israel.
Jul 25th, 2007 · Recent negotiations for Internet royalty rates have given webcasters temporary reprieve, but a new issue has risen: stream ripping. Many critics say that the kinds of digital locks the record industry wants to put on Internet radio are either expensive, not feasible or not reliable.
Jul 11th, 2007 · President Bush is threatening a veto if the Senate passes a Democratic plan that calls for the beginning of a drawdown of troops in Iraq within four months.
May 8th, 2007 · Senate Democrats are taking preliminary steps toward an immigration bill this week, though the obstacles remain daunting. The biggest roadblock is that there is no agreement yet on just what bill the Senate should take up.
Dec 26th, 2006 · Israel has agreed to remove some of the military roadblocks hindering Palestinian travel in the West Bank. The gesture is aimed at boosting moderate President Mahmoud Abbas in his struggle with the rival Palestinian group Hamas.
Oct 30th, 2006 · Residents of Sadr City, a Shiite neighborhood in Baghdad, complain they are under siege. The U.S. military has installed roadblocks in the area as part of their search for a missing U.S. Soldier.