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ANWR split gives GOP 2 platforms
Jul 23, 2008 — The Hill
Jackie Kucinich The official platform of the Republican Party this year may contrast with Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) is the other co-chair of the Republican Platform Committee. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), who also was on the House GOP trip to ANWR, lamented McCain’s opposition to drilling in Alaska.
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BRIEF Florida's minimum wage remains higher than federal minimum
Jul 23, 2008 — South Florida Sun-Sentinel
...minimum wage. For tipped employees, Florida's minimum wage is at least $3.77 an hour plus tips. In 2004, Florida voters approved a minimum-wage amendment that requires annual increases each Jan. 1 to adjust for inflation. An employee who has not received the minimum wage after giving the employer 15 days to resolve any claims for unpaid wages may bring a civil action against an employer to recover back wages plus and attorney's fees. An employer found liable for...
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Bush proposes rules on oil shale development Though energy retrieval through the process has been largely discredited, optimists remain
Jul 23, 2008 — The Salt Lake Tribune
During a news conference at the Utah Capitol earlier this month, Sen.
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Cindy McCain a perfectionist who skirts spotlight
Jul 23, 2008 — Arkansas Democrat Gazette
And Marguerite Hensley was “very protective of Cindy. Cindy McCain closed her charity but continued charity work. “She’s flawless, flawless,” Gaydos says.
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Company develops solar kits, 'green' design
Jul 23, 2008 — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Analysts project that demand will help Johnson Controls' Milwaukee-based building-efficiency business post healthy sales growth when the company announces its quarterly earnings Thursday. Analysts expect the company to post profit growth of 13 percent and record sales of nearly $10 billion in the quarter.The new headquarters will highlight both renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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Doyle says McCain's lying about Obama, gas prices Wisconsin governor, Missouri senator criticize Republican
Jul 23, 2008 — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Steven Walters Jul. 23, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- MADISON -- Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
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EDITORIAL Get NCLB Results To Deliver Accountability
Jul 23, 2008 — Albuquerque Journal
The state and the test company don't sort the data that way. The answer isn't, as Martinez suggests, to use a different test.
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Education conference deals with Indian issues
Jul 23, 2008 — Tulsa World
We're taking the heart and soul out of education. We have reduced everything to a test score and statistic.
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Elderly cut back as cost to live soars
Jul 23, 2008 — Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Elaine Eubank, executive director of CareLink, the Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, fears that the sting of isolation for elderly people who are less mobile than Roberson is about to get worse. When there’s no more money, there’s no more meals.” Gramlick touts the Area Agency on Aging as one place senior citizens can turn to for assistance. Gramlick notes though, that there are ways older people can safely cut costs.
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Federal minimum wage to increase For Md. workers, it's 40 cents an hour; business owners bemoan cost
Jul 23, 2008 — The Baltimore Sun
The co-owner of AAA Antiques Mall in Laurel has had employees questioning whether they could afford to continue driving to work. She says the seemingly slight bump in pay is deceptive, because it also means greater taxes and Social Security contributions.
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Minimal impact Minimum wage goes up, but most jobs already pay more
Jul 23, 2008 — Tulsa World
Our wages are pretty firm," said Bob Ball, economic research manager for the Tulsa Metro Chamber. In May, the Tulsa area had a 3.5 percent unemployment. Manufacturing wages as a general rule are above the $6.55 level already.
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Minimum wage in Idaho goes to $6.55 Thursday An estimated 42,000 workers statewide can expect a raise
Jul 23, 2008 — The Spokesman-Review
But the Gem State has tied its state minimum to the federal minimum, as have 18 other states.
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Not all campaigns pouring energy into the energy crisis
Jul 23, 2008 — The Hill
Collins and Allen have outlined similar short- and long-term solutions to the energy crisis. Charles Colgan, a professor at the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service, doubted that the Allen campaign could successfully tie Collins to the administration’s energy policies. But all three major candidates have outlined agendas for resolving the energy crisis emphasizing the development of alternative sources of energy over short-term price relief.
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Obama defends plans for direct talks with Iran
Jul 23, 2008 — Rocky Mountain News
The campaign of Republican presidential candidate John McCain quickly responded that Obama was backtracking on his expressed willingness to meet with Iran's leaders without preconditions. Obama met with Barak and Netanyahu at Jerusalem's posh King David Hotel, where an "Israel for Obama" campaign poster was draped over an armchair in the lobby. Obama left Abbas' headquarters without speaking to reporters.
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Obama Exposure Irritates GOP
Jul 23, 2008 — Tampa Tribune
The campaign refused to comment Tuesday on when an announcement will be made. There's no question, several experts said, that Obama and his trip have received heavy coverage. Leroy Collins Jr. and retired Air Force Brig.
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Obama tries to reassure Israelis and Palestinians
Jul 23, 2008 — Rocky Mountain News
Many Israelis are worried by Obama's willingness to talk to Tehran, the Jewish state's bitterest enemy. Obama met with Barak and Netanyahu at Jerusalem's posh King David Hotel, where an "Israel for Obama" campaign poster was draped over an armchair in the lobby. Obama left Abbas' headquarters without speaking to reporters.
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Obama trip abroad shows how election's being 'internationalized' Reactions outside U.S. having an impact back home
Jul 23, 2008 — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The major story line in the German press in advance of Obama's trip was the debate among German politicians over the venue for Obama's speech. Chancellor Angela Merkel declared her opposition to Obama speaking at the iconic Brandenburg Gate.
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Panel Adopts Rell Rebate Plan New Rules Govern Power Plant Emissions
Jul 23, 2008 — The Hartford Courant
The number of permits will gradually decline, giving power companies an incentive to invest in cleaner technology and renewable sources of electricity. But recent surges in energy prices prompted Rell to propose a kind of safety valve to keep consumers from absorbing higher costs for electricity. T.R. Rowe, Paul Davis, William Hamzy, Arthur O'Neill and Claudia Powers, and Sens.
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S. Jersey couple keep county farm fair blossoming
Jul 23, 2008 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
...milk a persuasively painted wooden cow. Stephen Snively, who has worked the fair the past dozen years, said his grandparents are a team, with Carolyn Spicer organizing the fair's business side and Bill Spicer managing and problem-solving. "One without the other wouldn't work," he said. Fair board president Hank Rudderow -- who says he's attended every Burlington County Farm Fair since its inception in 1946 -- said Bill Spicer was the idea man behind most changes the fair...
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T. Boone Pickens says U.S. must rely less on foreign oil
Jul 23, 2008 — The Dallas Morning News
Pickens has garnered Democratic praise for his plan, he has more natural ties to Mr. Pickens' testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Tuesday. Mr. Pickens still insists that regular people are more important to his plan than lobbyists.
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The TV Watch: Obama Overseas! In Presidential Mode! Back Home, It's McCain in a Golf Cart.
Jul 23, 2008 — New York Times
Obama, and that, too, irked the McCain campaign. Touring ruins of the Citadel in Amman, Mr. Obama favors the more international Pahk-ee-stahn; Mr.
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Tulsa World, Okla., Action Line column Home business can save cash
Jul 23, 2008 — Tulsa World
You can save a chunk of money deducting the rooms used as your "home office." And, you may deduct 58.5 cents per mile when using your car for your business, as sole proprietor. However, if you use part of your home for business purposes, you may be able to take a home office deduction. You still have the option of calculating the actual costs of using your vehicle rather than using the standard mileage rates.
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U.S. Senate candidate Rick Noriega calls for wind, solar power in all Texas homes by 2019
Jul 23, 2008 — The Dallas Morning News
Noriega said during a news conference outside Dallas City Hall. John Cornyn, hasn't prioritized or has actively fought against. Mr. Noriega does not, however, support drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, which is believed to contain significant oil deposits. Mr.
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Uprising Against the Ethanol Mandate
Jul 23, 2008 — New York Times, A1
Perry says the billions of bushels of corn being used to produce all that mandated ethanol would be better suited as livestock feed than as fuel. Farmers and ethanol and other biofuel producers are lobbying to keep the existing mandates. Corn growers and ethanol producers believe they are being made scapegoats for failed economic and energy policies.
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With the Mideast a Priority for Both Campaigns, McCain Intensifies His Attack
Jul 23, 2008 — New York Times
McCain’s chief foreign policy aide, sarcastically asked if Mr. McCain’s campaign has in fact been in constant reaction mode to Mr. McCain earlier this month, and no network anchors traveled for Mr.
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Agents investigate former University of Rhode Island official's work
Jul 22, 2008 — The Providence Journal
University officials alerted federal officials, who launched a criminal investigation.
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Apple sues Doral company for trademark violations
Jul 22, 2008 — The Miami Herald
...brothers has been sued by technology giant Apple, which is attacking the Mac clones the brothers started selling in April. Attorneys for Apple are accusing Psystar Corp., owned by Rudy and Robert Pedraza, of copyright and trademark infringement and breach of contract for building and selling "cloned" computers that run on Apple's Leopard operating system. OTHER DAMAGES In addition to monetary damages, Apple wants a court to force the Pedrazas to stop selling the clones...
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EDITORIAL Gilmore is sketchy on drilling details
Jul 22, 2008 — The Virginian-Pilot
Gilmore would be wise to give her a ring and get up to speed. Gilmore faults Warner's policy positions as vague and vacillating. Others might properly characterize Warner's approach as cautious and flexible. In contrast, Gilmore's position is stolid and uncomplicated. "Drill here.
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Energy and the environment: Obama, McCain differ
Jul 22, 2008 — The Philadelphia Inquirer
McCain is also right that we won't be leaving fossil fuels anytime soon. Any energy-environment plan must factor government in, and in a big way. Yet the heart of the energy/environment issue is conservation.
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McCain due in city for fundraiser Presidential contenders get $19 million from Md.
Jul 22, 2008 — The Baltimore Sun
David Nitkin Jul. 22, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Sen. Elijah E. Cummings and Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, who gathered yesterday with Sen. Representatives of the Service Employees International Union and the AFL-CIO are planning demonstrations today. Neither Cummings nor Gansler has donated to Obama, federal records show.
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Michigan a toss-up for Obama, McCain
Jul 22, 2008 — Detroit News
Obama has the support of 43 percent of likely Michigan voters, to 41 percent for McCain, according to the survey conducted for The News and WXYZ by Lansing's EPIC-MRA. McCain's positives are even better: 58 percent favorable to 32 percent unfavorable. "Sen. By a 42-34 margin, voters chose McCain as the candidate they trust more.
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Obama begins Mideast visit, vows to work for peace
Jul 22, 2008 — Rocky Mountain News
Following dinner, Obama was flying aboard his newly refurbished chartered campaign jet to Israel for meetings with Israeli leaders as well as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on the West Bank. In comments on his trip to Iraq, Obama acknowledged that Gen. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the attack.
