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California global warming law may lead to job losses, report says
Mar 10, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
The analyst's report came in response to a query from Sen. Dave Cogdill (R-Modesto), a critic of the law. The analysis, based on broad economic models, drew criticism from some academics, including Harvard economist Robert Stavins. -
CERAWEEK 2010
Mar 10, 2010 — Houston Chronicle
Daniel Goldwyn, the State Department's coordinator of international energy (OOTC:ILGL) affairs, served on a panel. -
Future role of natural gas discussed at Houston energy conference
Mar 10, 2010 — Fort Worth Star-Telegram
It is part of the long-term energy solution," said Mulva, whose Houston-based company has interests in the Barnett Shale of North Texas. There is now the potential for the world to develop "multiple centuries of supply" of gas, he said. Natural gas increasingly could be used in electric power generation as a much cleaner alternative to coal, Mulva said. -
Global warming skepticism rising in the GOP
Mar 10, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
The shift by Rubio and Pawlenty as well as other prominent Republicans reflects the rising power of climate change skeptics in the GOP, where global warming is becoming a litmus test for conservatives. Charlie Crist, over Crist's support for emissions limits. Even 2008 GOP presidential candidate John McCain, who argued often with climate skeptics on the primary campaign trail, recently played along with a Fox News interviewer who mocked global warming. -
Houston Chronicle Rick Casey column: Rick Casey: No Colberts
Mar 10, 2010 — Houston Chronicle
Of seven candidates with Hispanic surnames running in contested judicial races -- where most voters typically know nothing about the candidate but his or her name -- only one Hispanic won. Of those, only two won or led in their fields. And one, Mary Connealy Acosta, who defeated Miles LeBlanc with only 52 percent of the vote, isn't personally Hispanic. -
Letters: Factory workers need to train for backup career
Mar 10, 2010 — USA Today
Factory workers need to train for backup career Wendell Mott - Big Rapids, Mich. These workers wanting to secure their middle class lifestyles should realize they need backup careers. Rebuild manufacturing Paul Shemansky - East Stroudsburg, Pa. -
NRG Energy to get up to $154M from government to install carbon dioxide capture system
Mar 10, 2010 — The Dallas Morning News
NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Inc. won up to $154 million in funding from the Department of Energy to install a system to capture carbon dioxide from a coal-fired power plant. The building plans fit with NRG's view that carbon dioxide emissions will eventually be regulated. And the award comes as NRG has ramped up its lobbying presence in Washington since signing onto a campaign to pass comprehensive climate-change legislation. NRG plans to install the equipment at its WA Parish plant,... -
Online-teaching company plays role in school-reform package
Mar 10, 2010 — The Virginian-Pilot
Other school divisions in the state offer parts of the company's curriculum. -
Two Pembroke Pines incumbents romp to victory
Mar 10, 2010 — The Miami Herald
...-- Pembroke Pines voters returned incumbents Angelo Castillo and Carl Shechter to the City Commission in Tuesday's general election, choosing to keep the status quo as the city faces budget deficits from dropping property values and rising employee pension obligations. The Broward County Supervisor of Elections reported results for all 16 precincts in District 4, with Castillo winning nearly 87.6 percent or 1,662 votes, compared to challenger Henry Gari, who received 12.3 percent or 235... -
U.S. changing focus of Iran policy
Mar 10, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
Mollai, a professor of law at Tehran University and a reformist. "The Islamic Republic is waiting for any document showing covert or overt help of the U.S. to the Iranian opposition to claim, 'Hey, look, the reformists are the paid lackeys of the U.S. administration.' And then there will be more pretexts for arrests." Morad Saghafi, a social scientist and magazine editor who supports opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, said there are "no common values shared between the Iranian opposition... -
A new way of thinking about social networks and the world
Mar 9, 2010 — The Boston Globe
Christakis and Fowler argue that our brains evolved precisely so we could form social networks. To the authors, networks form the foundation of life. Christakis and Fowler tend to brush aside the negative aspects of social networks like so many side effects. -
A story from the health-insurance crunch
Mar 9, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
So far, she hasn't cast any health insurers as villains. -
Are unemployment benefits no longer temporary?
Mar 9, 2010 — Washington Post
Those jobs are unlikely to return even when the economy recovers, many experts say.But complaints that extending unemployment payments discourages job-seeking have begun to bubble into the political debate. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) did not join Bunning's effort, but he defended his colleague's point of view. I owe the bank overdraft fees and the insurance is lapsing a little bit. -
CERAWeek panel
Mar 9, 2010 — Houston Chronicle
...and demand dynamic of everything from oil and gas demand to electricity to the development of renewable energy sources. "What will fill the demand?" asked Xizhou Zhou, a China expert with IHS CERA. "The answer to that question is, really, everything." Despite the evolution of new markets, a two-speed transition is under way, one that will continue to squeeze oil refiners, said James Burkhard, managing director and global oil analyst with IHS CERA. He said demand... -
Charlie Crist, Independent?
Mar 9, 2010 — Washington Post
Chris CillizzaIn a radio interview this morning with the Washington Times, Florida Gov. Would it be better than abruptly ending his political career with a loss in a race that he once led by 50+ points? -
Clinton Says Elections Key to Haiti Stability
Mar 9, 2010 — New York Times
We have almost a year to do that," Preval told reporters after the news conference. "If in a year we have a provisional government, that would be a catastrophe. PREVIOUS POWER VACUUMS Haiti was left without a government after President Jean-Bertrand Aristide was forced into exile during a bloody rebellion in February 2004. Many of Haiti's government offices were also severely damaged in the earthquake, further slowing recovery efforts. -
Common Council member seeks wind-power debate
Mar 9, 2010 — The Buffalo News
As one example, Knoer pointed to the Union Ship Canal at Buffalo Lakeside Commerce Park in South Buffalo. One businessman recently contacted the city to discuss the feasibility of installing windmills, said Kearns. But he added that there are no plans in the works for such a project. Kearns wants the city to study how wind energy might help reduce utility costs. -
County Commission seat draws crowd
Mar 9, 2010 — Las Vegas Review-Journal
I've also raised my family here." Newell, 70, said his experience, common sense and longevity in the county make him the best choice. Reid appointed him to the planning commission eight years ago. The also spent 12 years on a town advisory board, he said. Dicks, 52, has no political background. -
D.C. law firm Arent Fox names Mark M. Katz new chairman
Mar 9, 2010 — Washington Post
Other D.C. firms that cut personnel include Holland & Knight, Bryan Cave and Dechert. The firm plans to lease space in 2013 in a building being constructed next to its offices at 1050 Connecticut Ave. Under his leadership, the firm opened its Los Angeles office and expanded its New York operations. -
Defense witnesses begin testifying in Bonusgate trial
Mar 9, 2010 — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jim Wansacz, D-Lackawanna, testified about dinners he attended in Mr. Veon also collected taxpayer-funded per diems of $126 to $148. Veon are former legislative aides Brett Cott, Stephen Keefer and Annamarie Perretta-Rosepink. -
Democrats silent on health-bill concerns
Mar 9, 2010 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
Millions of seniors who have chosen Medicare Advantage will lose the coverage they now enjoy. Hiding spending does not reduce spending. ...""Are we bending the cost curve down or bending the cost curve up? If you look at your own chief actuary at Medicare, we're bending it up. -
Despite fears, big powers resist trade wars
Mar 9, 2010 — The Washington Times
Free-trade pacts with South Korea, Colombia and Panama have stalled in Congress since Mr. December's jump was the biggest gain since monthly record-keeping began in 1991. In 2009, trade plunged by 13.2 percent, the Dutch bureau reported. After December's gain, world trade was still 8 percent below its April 2008 peak but 15 percent above its May 2009 low point. Mr. -
EDITORIAL
Mar 9, 2010 — Star Tribune
Statewide, 87 percent of seniors have passed the reading test, and 97 percent have passed the writing test. At the same time, the discussion about Minnesota requirements for graduating seniors needs to continue, and it needs to be far more wide-ranging than the reprieve issue. The group included public school superintendents, college administrators, legislators, college professors, education policy experts and a representative of the Minnesota Business Partnership. -
EDITORIAL: Nuclear Power
Mar 9, 2010 — Richmond Times-Dispatch
Everything there is to say . . . has been said." Alas, the same standards don't apply to Nevada's Yucca Mountain. After years of discussion, no new arguments have come to light that would justify the administration's decision to withdraw the Nuclear Regulatory Commission license application for a nuclear waste depository there. Spent fuel rods retain a sizable proportion of their energy potential, and could be reprocessed, reducing the waste generated. -
Elimination of Regents tests called unlikely
Mar 9, 2010 — The Buffalo News
...committee prior to any formal vote, Bennett said. The Regents discussion centered on a contingency plan from state Education Department officials that would eliminate all Regents exams in foreign languages, three of four Regents exams in science and two of three in math. Also, Regents exams would no longer be given in global history and geography or U. S. history and government. Eliminating those exams would raise crucial questions about the all- Regents high school graduation... -
First grandma keeps low profile
Mar 9, 2010 — Chicago Tribune
Robinson also enjoys going to Las Vegas. Shields, 59, has visited his sister at the White House three times, most recently for a large family gathering at Thanksgiving. One is the White House staff. "The staff there is awesome. The kids, Sasha and Malia, they really love and respect her.
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