Lawmakers vented their frustration at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Wednesday over its repeated delays of the annual ethanol mandate. The Wednesday hearing in the House Oversight Committee’s subpanel on energy came weeks after the EPA announced that it wouldn’t make a 2014 ethanol blending requirement for fuel refiners until next year. The few representatives present at the hearing ripped into Janet McCabe, the EPA’s acting administrator for air and radiation. Rep

Crude palm oil futures prices were up by 0.28% at Rs 425 in futures trade today as traders created fresh positions amidst pick up in spot demand. Furthermore, restricted stocks in physical market on fall in supplies from the major producing belts also supported the upside, traders said. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude palm oil for January rose by Rs 1.20, or 0.28%, to Rs 425 per 10 kg on a trading volume of 54 lots. Similarly, the oil for delivery in December went up b

As housing recovers, prices in many markets across the U.S. have shot up. In fact, RealtyTrac reported that the median sale price of U.S. single-family homes and condos in October had reached its highest level since September 2008. Price appreciation and the lure of foreclosures created a feeding frenzy for real estate investors willing to pay cash and made it harder for traditional buyers to compete. But experts say that 2015 will be marked by a return to normalcy and balanc

Sentiment concerning the Virginia real estate market remains strong although little has changed over the year despite falling mortgage rates. Sellers are particularly optimistic about the coming year, while home buyers are more so about the current market. Differences exist by region, with sellers being particularly optimistic about the real estate market in Northern and Central Virginia. Overall sentiments about the condition of the Virginia real estate market are down sligh

All U.S. Servicemen and Women to Receive 10% Rate Discounts, Everyday DALLAS (October 31, 2013) – Today, Motel 6 introduced a new program that allows active and retired U.S. military personnel in select markets to reserve a $6 one-night room rate valid Monday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. The exclusive $6 room rate is available to the first 10 rooms reserved at participating Motel 6 locations in six markets: Colorado Springs, Colo.; El Paso, Texas; Fayetteville, N.C.; N

Motel 6 announces the launch of the Motel 6 app for iPad, now available for free download on the App Store. The Motel 6 app, developed especially for the Apple iPad, makes it simple for guests to quickly find and book rooms at more than 1,100 locations in the United States and Canada. “The launch of the Motel 6 app for iPad is the latest extension of our growing digital/mobile distribution network,” said Lance Miceli, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for G