i would note that, in recent the raw number of crashes and deaths nationwide has decreased and that is a good thing. there is anyeve evidence based on the best the problemta that is increasing or decreasing as a share of all crashes. if we look or use conservative estimates that we have across of of the more solid studies the proportion of crashes that involved drowsy drivers and wely that to 2012 data, estimate over 5000 were killed in crashes that involved a drowsy driver. you mentioned multiple you look atnd alcohol-impaired driving. i am wondering if you can use the same technique on that data to look at fatigue-related crashes. if so, or if not, what would your opinion be? i believe it could be done. i would only do that with a couple of the data from studies that i referred to in my presentation. the national motor vehicle crash causation survey and automotive sampling system. researchers,ies, independent of the police, make the determination of whether a driver is dr
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after more than 35 years in congress, virginia representative frank wolf is retiring. prior to congress, he served as deputy secretary interior secretary from a 1974 until 1975 and was in the army reserves. in an interview with c-span he reflects on what he will miss about congress and the state of the u.s. economy. congressman frank wolf, we are talking to you at the start of what will be your last day in congress here. i am wondering how you are feeling about reaching the end of a long career? i am ready to leave. you want to leave when you are able to do those things. i will miss the friendships we have had but i am ready to leave. what it is like what is it like watching people vie for the seat that you left behind. it is interesting. i endorsed barbara s comstock who was a staffer for me but it is interesting. i hope your i helped her when i could. is it like an out of body experience? i have known barbara for years and i am connected to what she is try
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