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Zimbabwe lobbies neighbors on ivory trade, will not burn stocks
2016-06-01 12:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Zimbabwe is seeking support from its neighbors to be allowed to engage in international trade in ivory and will not burn its 70 tonnes of ivory stocks as Kenya did last month, the environment minister said on Wednesday. Zimbabwe and Namibia are bidding to open up international trade in elephant ivory, against initiatives led by Kenya for a complete global ban on the coveted commodity. Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri told diplomats from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) that Zimbabwe...
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Google Discloses: Mark Wiener, Political Consultant to Mayor Charlie Hales, Lobbies Portland for Them
2016-05-04 22:00:06| PortlandOnline
Beth Slovic in Willamette Week, May 3, 2016
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ScottishPower lobbies for return to cold-calling and doorstep selling
2016-02-08 15:26:45| Energy - Topix.net
The controversial sales tactic was scrapped four years ago after 52% of customers were found to be paying higher bills after signing up to deals with cold-callers. The Big Six energy provider said the competition watchdog should re-think its stance so it can help customers who do not shop around for deals online to find a cheaper tariff.
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Ex-PUCO chairman lobbies against profit guarantees
2015-12-17 10:11:36| Energy - Topix.net
The former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is helping to lead a lobbying campaign against a pair of deals now before the commission.
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CSX lobbies to have oil train derailment lawsuits thrown out of court
2015-10-12 17:02:27| Railroads - Topix.net
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Three federal lawsuits filed against CSX Transportation Inc. over a train derailment and chemical fire in Maryville can be joined into a single case, though CSX is still trying to get the litigation thrown out of court.