Some munis might be helped.?? As noted above, large airports might gain revenue at the expense of small ones, although that seems a risky bet if peak oil leads to a long term overall decline in air travel.

Taking decisions when the issues are simple, uncomplicated, black and white, with absolutely predictable outcomes is one thing.?Decisions like that which faced Whitelaw are another. Only those who have had to make them know quite what it is like.After David Cameron's statement, it looks likely that the Conservatives will strike a deal with the Lib Dems. Clegg would be absolutely crazy to reject the offer Cameron has just made - or, more importantly, he'd look unreasonable and do no better in the the next general election than he did in this one.

The most recent person to ask voters for a promotion is Collin County Precinct 1 Commissioner Matt Shaheen. On the steps of the county courthouse Monday evening, he announced his plans to run as a Republican for the District 66 seat of the Texas House.

He made more than 200 appearances for them and missed just seven games in Wigan's first Premier League season in 2005-06 when they finished 10th, above the likes of Everton and Manchester City.

But such openness is not required of private, informal advisory groups, such as the task force that Rawlings put together to study Fair Park.