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As the number of traffic fatalities caused by distracted driving increases, Obama administration officials are pushing states to target drivers who use mobile devices from the road. But Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he's also concerned that technologies automakers are adding to cars could exacerbate the problem.

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