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White House threatens to veto Republican-backed California water bill
2014-02-05 20:10:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: The White House threatened to veto legislation on Wednesday that would curtail federal rules limiting the amount of water pumped out of California's San Joaquin-Sacramento River delta while the state struggles with its worst drought in decades. The Obama administration said the bill would "undermine years of collaboration between local, state, and federal stakeholders to develop a sound water quality control plan for the Bay-Delta." The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Republican-backed...
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California Introduces Green Waste Diversion Bill
2014-02-05 15:20:00| Waste Age
California has introduced a bill to encourage local governments to recycle and divert their green waste from landfills. read more
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Hedge Fund News: Kyle Bass, Bill Ackman & Nouriel Roubini
2014-02-05 03:39:30| Appliances - Topix.net
US Hedge Fund Hayman Capital Bets on Argentine Bonds Despite Default Risk Hedge fund manager Kyle Bass believes investors can still profit by lending to Argentina, Latin America's third-largest economy.
California lawmakers preparing $644 million drought relief bill
2014-02-05 03:24:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: California's senate leader is preparing a $644 million emergency drought relief bill designed to quickly fund shovel-ready projects to combat the state's severe water shortage, according to a draft of the bill. The wide-ranging effort would fast-track water supply projects, speed up funding for expanded use of recycled water and stormwater capture projects, and better monitor and manage groundwater resources. California is facing its worst drought in decades. State officials have said it is...
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Nearly $1 Trillion 2014 Farm Bill Approved by US Senate
2014-02-05 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - The US Senate voted Tuesday in a rare bipartisan agreement to approve the nearly $1 trillion 2014 Farm Bill by a vote of 68-32.
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