The Baltimore Sun endorses Congressional Democrats’ plan to jolt the economy with a second stimulus package directed towards job-creating transportation projects.

An economic downturn and falling gas tax revenue puts Virginia’s transportation system in a tough spot. (Associated Press — Larry O’Dell)

Sarah Karush of the Associated Press examined Transportation for America’s plan to rebuild our economy with smart investment in infrastructure, and found support from Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, and former Maryland Governor Parris Glendening. The entire article is printed below.

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and others are pushing for second stimulus package that would jumpstart our economy with a targeted investment in infrastructure. (Dallas Morning News — Michael Lindenberg)

With the auto industry getting hit on all sides amidst the economic crisis and credit crunch, Detroit giants G.M. and Chrysler are considering teaming up in a historic merger. (New York Times — Bill Vlasic and Andrew Ross Sorkin)

A prominent industry tracking firm suggests that the car market could cave in next year due to economic insecurity and the credit crisis. (Reuters)

Reduced demand and the worldwide stock market dive have sunk gas prices, but many Americans are finding few good reasons to start logging more miles on the road. (Wall Street Journal — Ana Campoy)

Chicago Transit Authority officials consider raising fares, and generating $42 million in revenue, in order to offset high fuel prices and a slumping economy. (Associated Press)

While the stock’s market plunge is sinking oil demand and in turn lowering gas prices, Americans desperate to cut more costs are feeling little relief. (Los Angeles Times — Ronald White)

A negative economic outlook and continued drop in demand drags down the price of oil. (AFP)