L.A. Times, June 3, 08: Skyrocketing gasoline prices force lasting changes.

"You're seeing more Americans trying to work from home, finding jobs that are closer to their homes or moving to new homes that are closer to their jobs," Portalatin said. "These are fundamental changes."A survey of more than 43,000 people in April showed that Americans were making lasting changes in their behavior.

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