U.K. Government Backs Heathrow Expansion in Push for Faster Growth
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U.K. Government Backs Heathrow Expansion in Push for Faster Growth

The country’s top finance official supported adding a third runway to the London hub, a decision that has been held up for decades, and other measures intended to strengthen economic growth.
E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.
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E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.

States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.
U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns
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U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns

The Commerce Department requested that private companies comment on the implications of the rule by March. The final decision will fall to the Trump administration.