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NEWS IN REVIEW
Welcome to News in Review, which fits its news into your schedule. We’ll check on what Standard and Poor expects for the economy and the trucking industry; ethanol and biodiesel are in the middle of several skirmishes; the state of Maine and its senators have a proposal to help truckers with the high cost of fuel; can tires actually help reduce fuel consumption? ; the fourth part of testimony in front of Congress by Maverick’s CEO; and there’s a movement in Congress to stop the oil speculators. We’ll wrap up the news with your Truckin’ Trivia question for this week.

TRUCKIN' TRIVIA
Last week’s Truckin’ Trivia question was: Name the states that meet at the Four Corners, and the state nicknames for each.  Afraid you'll need to listen to News in Review to see if you have the correct answers.

And now for the newest Truckin’ Trivia question:
According to the Truck Writers of North America Trucking Terms Glossary, Jacobs Vehicle Equipment Company manufactures a retarder for OTR trucks which manipulates the engine’s valves to create engine drag. What is this device’s popular nickname? 

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