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Senate leans toward Gina McCarthy confirmation for EPA
2013-07-01 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Politico: The Senate seems likely to confirm Gina McCarthy as head of the Environmental Protection Agency in July despite warnings that President Barack Obamas new climate agenda could torpedo her nomination. McCarthy should win support from Republicans who have traditionally opposed filibustering presidential nominees even if they have been critical of the climate change plan Obama announced last week to limit power plants carbon emissions. Some Republicans are sure to oppose her, such as Wyoming Sen....
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Texas determines media didn't fuel riot in state Senate
2013-06-30 23:10:39| Electronics - Topix.net
Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Friday he suspects some in the media might have helped incite the crowd late Tuesday, preventing the Senate from passing new abortion restrictions and that, if proven, he "will take action against them."
Abortion filibuster in the Texas Senate
2013-06-29 05:54:55| Electronics - Topix.net
Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis makes an appearance outside the Senate Chamber after she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013.
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Texas Senate blowup threatens lt. gov.'s future
2013-06-28 21:38:20| Electronics - Topix.net
With the crowd in the Texas Senate gallery chanting at deafening levels, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst stood at the podium with his hands in his pockets as his fellow Republicans pleaded and shouted for order.
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Senate approves immigration bill with increased H-1B visas
2013-06-28 02:30:13| CNET News.com
Tech companies and members of the Zuckerberg-led political action group rejoice as the U.S. Senate votes to approve a comprehensive immigration bill. But, the measure still has to pass the House. [Read more]
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