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            <description>Latest news on the automotive industry of interest to Region</description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hands-free texting still dangerous while driving]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:57:27 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gas prices surge ahead of Memorial Day weekend]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kevin Puricelli]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2013 20:31:56 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Gas prices are expensive.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[MoDOT is on the move]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Alonso]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 May 2013 21:14:38 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Northwest District Office of the Missouri Department of Transportation held an open house at Milan C-2 schools.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adair county bridges bi-annual bath underway; drive with caution]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kevin Puricelli]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 May 2013 19:29:56 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[MoDot crews will be out cleaning bridges. Drive with caution while they're working.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Motorcycle Safety Month in Missouri]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Alonso]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 May 2013 18:04:21 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[May is Motorcycle Safety Month and the Missouri State Highway Patrol wants you to be aware.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Missouri's Youth Alcohol Mobilization is underway]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 May 2013 17:41:42 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Missouri State Highway Patrol is taking part in the Youth Alcohol Mobilization Event from now through May 13,]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gas prices remain low, but forecasted to climb higher]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kevin Puricelli]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:30:31 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[We had mixed results on gas prices compared to one week ago.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gas prices causing less pain at the pump]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kevin Puricelli]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:21:25 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Gas prices continue to decline.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Obama wants research to wean vehicles off oil]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:00:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Obama pushes for federal research into clean energy technology that can wean vehicles off oil]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[2013 is looking to be a great year for car sales]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Alonso]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 05 Jan 2013 20:17:07 CST]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[2013 is looking to be a great year for car sales after auto sales rebounded in 2012.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Winter car battery problems]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[KTVO Newsdesk]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:31:46 CST]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Eddie Buck informs us what to do to keep a healthy car battery for the winter season.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sheriff warns drivers over holiday weekend, don't drink and drive]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Deffenbaugh]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:53:50 CST]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Wapello County Sheriff's Office wants to remind drivers that they will be stepping up patrol over the New Year's Holiday.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Road audit trying to find more ways to keep you safe while driving]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Alonso]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:40:32 CST]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[MoDOT along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted a road safety audit on U.S. Highway 63.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Road audit to focus on safety issues]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Deffenbaugh]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:26:28 CST]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting a road safety audit at various intersections along the highway Monday.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[MoDOT prepares for winter weather]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Monisha Bruner]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:49:58 CDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Missouri Department of Transportation prepares for the first winter storm.]]></description>
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