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DON'T DOUBLE DIP IN DRIVERS' POCKETS TO PAY FOR ROADS By The Hill Jim Burg and David Congdon Infrastructure investment is a rare Beltway issue where both sides can find common ground. America's roads, bridges, pipes and ports need sustainable funding to support a modern economy. And while we agree with Secretary LaHood and Governor Rendell's call-to-action we vehemently disagree with their policy prescription. The call for "eliminating federal restrictions on tolling interstate highways," is deeply misguided. Nationwide tolling, which would impose an additional tax on the 70 percent of goods moved by trucks, would be a disaster for the economy. The American Trucking Associations recognizes that new revenue sources must be found to address the backlog of road and bridge projects. That's why we've signed on as the co-chairmen of the newly formed Infrastructure Funding Task Force which is committed to exploring many options to find a long-term financing solution that will address our nation's transportation needs. There is no single cure-all for transportation funding, but tolling existing interstates may create problems worse than the disease it seeks to treat. America's interstates were built using tax revenue, and fuel taxes have paid to maintain them since. Any new toll is double taxation. Since the inception of the Federal Interstate Highway System, the federal gas tax has always been the primary source of revenue for the construction and maintenance of federal interstate lanes. Every time a motorist puts gas in his vehicle, he is paying his or her share for interstate maintenance. A new toll on an existing interstate forces a motorist to pay two taxes for that same road: a gas tax and a toll tax. Costs will go up throughout the entire supply chain, as logistics companies and retailers are forced to pass the higher cost of doing business onto customers. Furthermore, tolls will force truck drivers and motorists to use secondary roads to avoid

The Everest region is filled with challenging trails, unpredictable risk, huge mountains, enchanting scenery, and mesmerizing experience. Still, it will all be a myth if you go there in the wrong season.

Below are 10 places that will make you feel sure that you make no wrong decision if you have chosen to visit Nepal once.

Is there an Interstate tolling solution that the trucking industry might accept, or at least be willing to consider seriously? Given the trillion-dollar backlog of essential maintenance and modernization projects on the nation's federal highway system (and the unwillingness of Congress to increase fuel taxes), the Reason Foundation has outlined "a new way forward" in the debate, the free-market think tank contends. But a trucking-led anti-toll group argues the plan takes highway funding in the wrong direction.

A lot of you haven't seen your families or taken a vacation since last year and the need to travel has grown strong. For travel lovers, that just seems wrong! But finally, travel is starting to look possible again.

Hypertension: When to Call an Ambulance for High BP? Hypertension: When to Call an Ambulance for High BP? Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition in India. It can be very serious if it is not treated. As per a WHO (2023) report, 46% of adults are unaware that they have hypertension [1]. It is a type of 'silent killer' as individuals are usually not aware that something is wrong with their body due to the absence of major symptoms. The major high BP symptom is the blood pressure being over 180/120 mm Hg. This means there is a hypertensive crisis and you should call an ambulance in such a case. Read on to understand hypertension signs, reasons for high BP, and how to handle an emergency during a hypertensive crisis. Call MedCab emergency ambulance services for a hypertensive crisis or other medical emergencies by dialling the emergency ambulance number at 18008-908-208. What is Hypertension? Hypertension or high BP refers to the force of blood pushing against the artery walls being very high on a consistent basis. The heart would have to work harder to pump blood in the body during high BP. Untreated hypertension can have serious repercussions, such as stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and eye damage. To understand hypertension better, categorisations of BP are listed below - Normal BP - For BP to be considered normal, it should be under 120/80 mm Hg. Elevated BP - One would be considered to have elevated BP if the top number is between 120 to 129 mm Hg, while the bottom number is under 80 mm Hg. Stage 1 Hypertension - For stage 1 hypertension, the top number of the reading would be between 130 to 139 mm Hg, while the bottom number would show between 80 and 89 mm Hg. Stage 2 Hypertension - This is the most dangerous state of hypertension, and the top number is 140 mm Hg or more, and the lower number is 90 mm Hg or more. While usually high BP does not have noticeable signs and needs to be measured using t