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The Obama administration might call for an outright ban on cell phone use by drivers, setting up a potential showdown between safety and personal freedom advocates. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he wants people at the wheel paying attention to the road, not talking on the phone or texting – both which have been shown to increase accident risk. Washington could pressure states to go along by withholding federal highway funds from those who don’t comply. But critics say cell phones are no worse than other common distractions, such as radios. Would banning cell phones – including… More

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