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• Germany Agrees to Extend Life of Nuclear Plants
  Sep 6, 2010 — New York Times
  Merkel’s conservatives and their pro-business Free Democrat allies are now seeking to sidestep that law.Mrs. Merkel planned to make a statement later Monday, and Mr.
• Obama wants $50 billion to beef up infrastructure 'as soon as possible'
  Sep 6, 2010 — The Hill
  Administration officials did not have a specific job creation goal for the investment or an overall six-year dollar figure. Lawmakers had to extend surface transportation law for almost two years before approving the last surface transportation reauthorization bill in 2005. This includes not allowing oil and gas companies to take advantage of a manufacturing tax credit other industries are allowed to use.
• EDITORIAL
  Sep 5, 2010 — The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
  Hawaii would be well-served by either of these veteran public servants: former Mayor Mufi Hannemann and former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie. But with the ailing economy looming large, the "buck-stops-here" executive experience is highly persuasive. He has been a longtime public servant, seasoned with high-powered business experience.
• Governor candidates' job plans fuzzy on details
  Sep 5, 2010 — The Miami Herald
  Among them: --Sink proposes cutting red tape by streamlining permitting and regulatory decisions and expediting already-approved economic development projects. Scott also would expedite permits for job-creating businesses. --Sink would provide tax credits for Florida businesses that export health care, renewable energy, arts and movie production. Scott wants to create technology clusters to create 60,000 new jobs.
• Los Angeles Times Steve Lopez column
  Sep 5, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
  It's called the Global Warming Solutions (OOTC:GWSO) Act, drafted by state legislators and signed in 2006 by Gov. Scheduled to begin rolling out next year, it would require a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. But compliance would cost energy companies a few bucks. It's business, and they're in the business of creating value for their shareholders," said Gheit.
• Utilities work to plug into renewable energy
  Sep 5, 2010 — The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
  When a cloud passes over a solar array or when the wind fades, the electrical output of those devices fluctuates. Oahu, with no large-scale wind or solar projects, is not affected by the problem.
• Keeping secrets
  Sep 4, 2010 — Star Tribune
  But the discovery of Lauren Cavanaugh's body in a boarded-up mine shaft raises more questions than it answers. Hers is just the most recent of six women's bodies sequestered there. Once you begin a Cork O'Connor mystery, it's hard to put it down.
• Public money feeds business growth in St. Paul
  Sep 4, 2010 — Star Tribune
  Paul Port Authority for high-efficiency lighting and refrigeration systems. Composting would take care of waste and aid in creating energy. Greenhouse construction is set to begin next year. "For me, St.
• Spotlight Shifts to Shallow-Water Wells
  Sep 4, 2010 — New York Times
  Bromwich has been carefully reviewing shallow-water drilling as he draws up new regulations governing the industry. There were no injuries, no spill, and the fire was extinguished.”Early reports of Thursday’s accident suggested another spill had occurred. But Coast Guard officials said on Friday that only a patch of light rainbow sheen, measuring about 100 yards by 10 yards, had been spotted in morning flights over the area around the platform.