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U.S. senators slip language into bill that prevents federal funds from going to LNG terminal

CTNews — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:45:17 +0000

As senators across the country bicker about the inclusion of earmarks in the $1.1 billion omnibus bill, there is at least one item included in the legislation that won’t add a penny to the national debt. The four senators representing Massachusetts and Rhode Island have proved successful in getting language that would restrict federal funds from being used in the permitting process related to …

California OKs Sweeping Greenhouse Gas Rules

CTNews — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:44:56 +0000

The state now has the first system in the nation to give polluting companies such as utilities and refineries financial incentives to emit fewer greenhouse gases. But some businesses that would fall under the new rules say the system could dampen California’s already flagging economy.

I-Team: Groups Battle NV Energy Over Power Lines Through Proposed Park

CTNews — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:45:51 +0000

A coalition of local governments, agencies and conservation groups have come together to try and create an ice age park in the Las Vegas valley. Tule Springs is a unique site, brimming with pre-historic fossils. But now that coalition says they are facing a new threat.

Halfway home: Senate sends tax-rate bill to House

CTNews — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:44:59 +0000

In a reach across party lines, the Senate overwhelmingly passed sweeping legislation Wednesday to prevent a Jan. 1 income tax increase for millions and to renew jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed. A House vote is expected by Thursday.

Senator to seek vote stopping EPA carbon rules

CTNews — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:45:47 +0000

Senator John Rockefeller of West Virginia on Thursday said he would seek a vote before the end of the current congressional session on his bill to postpone Environmental Protection Agency regulation of smokestack carbon dioxide emissions for two years.

Calif. on Verge of Major Greenhouse Gas Rules

CTNews — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:45:38 +0000

System Would Give Polluting Companies Financial Incentives to Emit Fewer Greenhouse Gases

McDonnell calls VCU’s tuition increase unacceptable

CTNews — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:44:54 +0000

In his budget presentation this morning, Governor Bob McDonnell, veered from his speech momentarily to scold Virginia Commonwealth University for its 24 percent tuition increase.

A low-key lawyer makes millions on Vernon’s dime

CTNews — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:44:57 +0000

Attorney Eric T. Fresch wields vast power but is little known in the industrial city of Vernon. Eric T. Fresch is Vernon’s million-dollar man, a lawyer and former administrator who is not only one of the nation’s highest paid public officials ever, but one of the least known.

Transatlantic Economic Council Joint Statement

CTNews — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:45:06 +0000

Release Time: For Immediate Release To view the Joint Statement click HERE . The United States and the European Union met today as part of their annual Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) to advance the U.S.-EU economic relationship and mutual growth and job creation. The TEC focused specifically on the roles that regulatory cooperation and innovation can play in reducing barriers to trade …

California Air Resources Board approves major greenhouse gas rules

CTNews — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:45:37 +0000

Panel OKs key piece of California’s 2006 climate law — called AB32 — with the hope that other states will follow the lead of the world’s eighth largest economy