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A government money grab that's been operating under the guise of public safety might soon be ended. Legislation to scrap Michigan's "driver responsibility fees" has overwhelming support in the Legislature. In 2003, state lawmakers passed a bill that assessed "driver responsibility fees" in an effort to bring in additional revenue. The move was thinly veiled as a measure to ensure drivers were operating vehicles safely. However, the fees often go beyond simply assigning stiffer penalties for unsafe driving practices. In many instances they pile on costs that individuals don't have the ability to pay. What's more, under certain circumstances they...

New York-AP -- The baseball Hall of Fame is staring at a real curve ball. It's facing criticism and one cancellation for asking two anti-war actors to stay away. The controversy surrounds a planned 15th anniversary celebration of the movie "Bull Durham." The Hall of Fame at first invited co-stars Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon. Both are vocal opponents of the war in Iraq -- an opinion the Hall president now says puts troops at risk and is too political for the baseball shrine. Now, in protest, a leading baseball writer is canceling a summer appearance in Cooperstown. "Boys of...