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A shift with no direction
Jul 5, 2008 — Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Barack Obama is now making his head-snapping shift to the center precisely because he rejected the Clinton-Bush approach. During the primaries, Obama could hardly be called innovative. Unlike Clinton or Bush, his political contributions have been slight.
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As Gas Prices Soar, Elderly Face Cuts in Aid
Jul 5, 2008 — New York Times
Then after two deliveries the meals stopped because gas prices had made the delivery too expensive. Harman said, he could not care for his wife. Blumka, who gets her meals at a senior center.
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Coverage of Michelle Obama draws scrutiny of black, white feminists
Jul 5, 2008 — Chicago Tribune
Clinton has been more widely subjected to criticism, to be sure, but Clinton was a candidate, and Obama is a candidate's wife. The women's movement started in the 19th century with a clear goal: universal suffrage. She has kicked off "Women for Obama" campaigns and hosted round-table talks with women across the country.
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EDITORIAL: End of an affair Panelists agree that change is coming to U.S. energy use and supply, driven by consumers who demand it
Jul 5, 2008 — Houston Chronicle
Among its conclusions were: --Americans, especially Houstonians, are addicted to oil. Thorman added that they could still have them in a world of expensive oil. As people become more knowledgeable about energy efficiency, they will demand products such as solar panels and fuel cells.
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India Party Struggling for U.S. Nuclear Deal
Jul 5, 2008 — New York Times
The Congress Party was on the brink of replacing its leftist allies, led by the Communist Party, with a coalition led by the Samajwadi, a North Indian socialist party. Mulayam Singh Yadav, the founder and chief of the Samajwadi party, told reporters early Friday that Prime Minister Singh’s explanation of the proposal was “satisfactory,” signaling that his party could support it. Samajwadi has 39 seats in Parliament, while the Congress Party’s former Communist allies have 59.
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Rhee Deploys 'Army of Believers'
Jul 5, 2008 — Washington Post
Rikki Hunt Taylor is filled with fire and educational jargon. Each one represents a huge bet for Rhee. Rhee vowed a national search for top-flight principals.
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State Legislature passes bill giving pensioners better shield from creditors
Jul 5, 2008 — The Buffalo News
That reflects the state exemption for wages, and the state's $7.15 minimum wage. The law currently allows more than one notice with court approval and no limit.
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UNM Raises Minimum Wage, Salaries for Faculty, Staff
Jul 5, 2008 — Albuquerque Journal
The state minimum wage is $6.50, and the city of Albuquerque's is $7.15.
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Duke wants you to have green peace of mind Power company's new program allows customers to buy carbon dioxide offsets in $4-a-month increments.
Jul 4, 2008 — The Charlotte Observer
The program started Tuesday and most customers don't know about it yet, Duke said. But consumers have increasingly expressed interest in offsetting their carbon footprint. The theory is that by supporting clean energy projects, less electricity from burning coal is needed.
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EDITORIAL The energy panic
Jul 4, 2008 — Times Union
The oil instead would go into the world supply. Conservation still fares quite well compared with the various alternatives. We need to consume less energy, and that begins with steering clear of the panic button. THE ISSUE: Rising oil prices are changing views on drilling.
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Obama, McCain eating, greeting as they court big-money donors
Jul 4, 2008 — Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Barack Obama and John McCain are going after donors with deep pockets. THE SIDE EFFECTS McCain has another high-dollar ally - a Republican Party fund set up to get governors elected. Front Section, Pages 1, 8 on 07/04/2008 Copyright © 2008, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc.
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OPINION Oil prices are probably going up no matter what we do
Jul 4, 2008 — Fort Worth Star-Telegram
You therefore might assume that oil prices and, correspondingly, gas prices, would be falling (crude oil accounts for about 75 percent of today's gas cost). No such luck. Oil has zoomed to surreal levels, briefly hitting a record high of $145.85 a barrel in trading Thursday morning. Some analysts and government officials in foreign nations are warning that oil could hit $200 to $250 a barrel, with gas prices shooting to $6 or $7 a gallon.
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Rhee to Fire 250 Teachers Who Missed Certification Date
Jul 4, 2008 — Washington Post
D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee announced yesterday that she plans to fire 250 teachers and 500 teacher's aides who were unable to meet a June 30 deadline to obtain certification. Rhee, who also extended the deadline a year after starting in June 2007, was firm in dismissing any worker who missed the deadline. Teacher's aides are required to have a high school diploma or associate's degree, and pass an exam.
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Rising gas prices pump up Virginia's oil industry
Jul 4, 2008 — The Virginian-Pilot
This fact, too, was a first in Virginia, according to government and industry officials. About 80 percent of this total output was coal bed methane, worth more than $660 million. I think this'll last." At another site, the natural gas pulled from the well hisses as it flows into a skinny line. Slow and easy, that's us." The first commercial well in Virginia was drilled in 1931 near Bristol.
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Target: Barack Obama. Strategy: What Day Is It?
Jul 4, 2008 — New York Times
Clinton or John Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee. McCain advisers also say they are wary of unleashing allies to attack Mr. That months have passed without the McCain campaign similarly defining Mr.
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Agencies undertake hydropower study
Jul 3, 2008 — The Sacramento Bee
...district Director John Fraser, representatives of the advocacy group Citizens for Water, the El Dorado County Water Agency, district staff members and representatives of various hydroelectric firms, The El Dorado Irrigation District and the El Dorado County Water Agency will split the $214,480 cost of the contract with EN2 Resources. The board also approved an additional $42,760 for related district staff costs. Director Harry Norris voted to authorize the contract, but he...
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Business calendar week of July 7 and further out
Jul 3, 2008 — The Kansas City Star
Noon July 15, Central Exchange South, 6201 College Blvd., Overland Park. Noon July 24, Central Exchange South, 6201 College Blvd., Overland Park. Noon July 30, Central Exchange South, 6201 College Blvd., Overland Park.
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CAPITAL NOTES
Jul 3, 2008 — The Columbus Dispatch
Mark Niquette Jul. 3, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Strickland in Florida for party fundraising Gov.
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ConocoPhillips to build big center in Colorado
Jul 3, 2008 — Tulsa World
...the Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels. The center includes several university research arms and energy laboratories aimed at new ways to covert biomass into low-carbon fuels. One of the center's first projects will involve trying to convert algae into renewable fuel, according to reports. "Even without climate change as an issue, fossil fuels are non-renewable," Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter said in a statement. "For ConocoPhillips to partner with us to convert...
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EDITORIAL PHC4 gets caught in political crossfire
Jul 3, 2008 — The Morning Call
Rendell and most lawmakers supported its reauthorization. So what happened? The issue is the ancillary subject the Senate has added." Senate Republicans tied PHC4's reauthorization to extension of the medical malpractice insurance extension for physicians. PHC4's reauthorization shouldn't be linked to extension of the Mcare abatement.
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EDITORIAL: Energy policy U.S. should lead by example and treaty
Jul 3, 2008 — The Salt Lake Tribune
But it also gives us hope because we believe that rising oil prices will provide the economic incentives to begin weening the United States from fossil fuels.
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Gov New Bay State green law will fuel energy reform in U.S.
Jul 3, 2008 — Boston Herald
...fuel sources under a landmark energy reform package lawmakers say will help wean the Bay State off foreign oil. Calling the legislation "the best clean energy bill in America," Gov. Deval Patrick declared the comprehensive measure a bipartisan victory that will be a national model. "We are trying to create incentives for individuals and for homeowners to afford to invest in clean energy," Patrick said yesterday after signing the Green Communities Act into law at the Museum of...
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Gov. Crist's 'Serve to Preserve" expo stays green despite drilling
Jul 3, 2008 — The Miami Herald
Americans -- and especially Floridians -- are capable of extraordinary innovation when we marshal our resources and focus on a common goal," Crist said in his keynote address. Let me repeat that -- far enough, safe enough and clean enough," Crist said. A plug-in hybrid electric Toyota Prius was displayed at the exhibition. There are benefits over and above the cost of energy," Florida Power and Light's Sunshine Energy Program Manager David Bates said.
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McCain again shuffles top campaign aides
Jul 3, 2008 — Los Angeles Times
Ronald Reagan, Bob Dole, Al Gore and John F. Kerry all retooled their campaigns. The hard-charging Schmidt came to the campaign after running Schwarzenegger's 2006 reelection bid. Aides expect Schmidt to streamline and sharpen operations.
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McCain appoints a trail boss
Jul 3, 2008 — Arkansas Democrat Gazette
His installation at McCain’s headquarters sharply diminished the responsibilities of campaign manager Rick Davis, who has been running Mc-Cain’s campaign since the last shake-up nearly a year ago. Schmidt and Davis declined requests for comment. Front Section, Pages 1, 7 on 07/03/2008 Copyright © 2008, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc.
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McCain Orders Shake-Up of His Campaign
Jul 3, 2008 — New York Times
McCain after several of his aides, including Mr. McCain’s advisers said that one sign of Mr. Schmidt ran the successful re-election campaign of Gov.
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McCain Puts New Strategist Atop Campaign
Jul 3, 2008 — Washington Post
John McCain ordered a shake-up of his team yesterday, reducing the role of campaign manager Rick Davis and vesting political adviser Steve Schmidt with "full operational control" of his bid for the presidency. One strategist wondered whether McCain was continuing to vest authority in multiple leaders, a recipe for continued frustration. Remaining on the outside are Weaver and Mike Murphy, a GOP consultant and McCain confidant whose advice the candidate still seeks out.
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McCain to meet Mexican president
Jul 3, 2008 — Chicago Sun-Times
The Basilica de Guadalupe is Mexico's holiest site for Roman Catholics, and Catholic and Hispanic voters are expected to be key swing voters in the November election. He also has spoken out in favor of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the proposed Colombia Free Trade deal currently stalled in Congress. McCain wants to help workers displaced by free trade agreements to receive job training and other benefits.
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NFL has long been at the forefront of environmental awareness
Jul 3, 2008 — The Orlando Sentinel
Part of that responsibility is to the environment."The emphasis on the environment is magnified at the Super Bowl. The Arizona Cardinals introduced a comprehensive community recycling program. They want to see tangible benefits."Their next stop is Tampa, site of Super Bowl XLIII in 2009.
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On Campus, Liberal Professors Retire
Jul 3, 2008 — New York Times, A1
Olneck was making his way and the one in which Ms. Olneck earned his degree, traditional views of American education were also being upended. Olneck and others call an increasing careerism among junior faculty members.
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Price of Oil Rises Again, Rattling the Markets
Jul 3, 2008 — New York Times
The single largest component in the price of a gallon of gasoline is the price of crude oil. Since then, the prices of oil and gasoline have just kept rising. “In fact, they have been liquidating crude oil inventories.
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Sacramento solar company's owner comes full circle
Jul 3, 2008 — The Sacramento Bee
Along with its solar electric panel sales and installations, Aztec gross annual revenue reached $5 million, Murray said. A marriage with publicly traded Conergy seemed like a perfect fit. The conglomerate's U.S. unit, Sacramento-based Suntechnics Energy Systems Inc., logged $440 million in yearly revenue by building and installing solar electric panels and other renewable energy systems. The company then told Murray to shop the division around.
