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U.S. lawmakers hammered out a historic overhaul of financial regulations as dawn broke over the nation’s capital Friday, handing President Barack Obama a major domestic policy victory on the eve of a global summit.

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House and Senate negotiators said Monday they have reached agreement on a new round of economic sanctions against Iran aimed at dissuading the Tehran government from pursuing the development of nuclear weapons. The latest proposed sanctions against Iran focus… Iran – Tehran – Nuclear weapon – Economic sanctions – Middle East

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As millions of gallons of leaked oil swirl around the Gulf of Mexico and enter Louisiana’s delicate coastal wetlands, several bills that would help Louisiana harness more energy from renewable sources are winding through the state Legislature.  

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The US Congress will pass in late June a package of economic sanctions on Iran that will “complement and augment” those under consideration at the United Nations, key US lawmakers said Tuesday.

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Associated Press – March 12, 2010 2:34 PM ET DENVER (AP) – Colorado lawmakers say they’re making progress on bills to create jobs and increase the use of renewable energy as they near the…

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DENVER – A Colorado House committee has approved a bill that would set up programs to allow homeowners to finance renewable energy projects. Rep. Joe Miklosi, D-Denver, says his bill would set up special districts for homeowners who want to install solar, wind, geothermal renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements to their homes. For those who join the program, the average …

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DENVER (AP) – Colorado lawmakers are locked in a debate over a bill that will increase Colorado’s Renewable Energy Standard. Democrats say the proposed rules would give Colorado the highest renewable energy standard in the West and one of the highest nationally, while Republicans say it will drive up the cost of electricity with no financial benefit. The measure being debated Friday by the House …

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Gov. Bill Ritter, lawmakers and renewable energy supporters are ready to introduce their proposals for new energy standards.

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DENVER – Gov. Bill Ritter (D-Colo.), lawmakers and renewable energy supporters introduced a new proposal on Thursday for energy standards.

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Gov. Bill Ritter, lawmakers and renewable energy supporters are ready to introduce their proposals for new energy standards. The legislation being introduced Thursday will increase Colorado’s Renewable Energy Standard, requiring large utility companies to generate nearly one-third of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020. Supporters say the proposed rules would give Colorado …

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