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Obama has the power to act on global warming
2013-02-25 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Washington Post: The test of President Obamas seriousness about addressing climate change is not his pending decision on the much-debated Keystone XL pipeline. Its whether he effectively consigns coal-fired power plants one of the biggest sources of carbon emissions to the ashcan of history. Since his reelection, Obama has signaled a new focus on climate change. Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires, and crippling drought, and more...
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Reproductive Parity Act wins House approval; Senate consideration next
2013-02-24 02:11:10| IT Services - Topix.net
The Reproductive Parity Act, a controversial bill that would require insurance plans that cover live births to also cover abortions, was passed by the state House of Representatives Friday morning after heated debate from both sides of the issue.
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Protectionist Jones Act Harms Puerto Ricans
2013-02-21 12:51:54| Apparel - Topix.net
An obsolete U.S. law known as the Jones Act makes people in Puerto Rico poorer, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Dept. of State Amends List of Countries Under Clean Diamond Trade Act
2013-02-20 09:00:00| Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition
Expeditors Newsflash - Americas Edition
Panel finds Detroit in dire shape; up to governor to act
2013-02-20 02:46:01| Automakers - Topix.net
An expert panel concluded on Tuesday that Detroit faces a fiscal emergency in a city plagued by "operational dysfunction," leaving Governor Rick Snyder with a controversial decision of whether to declare a financial takeover by the state If Snyder does decide to appoint an emergency financial manager for Detroit, that person could decide that the ... (more)
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