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Ricci vs. DeStefano decision disappointsSan Francisco ChronicleAs one who is critical of racial preferences, I'm surprised to find myself disappointed in the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision in Ricci vs. DeStefano, a case involving a group of mostly white firefighters in New Haven, Conn. …Firefighters and RaceNew York TimesWe'll gauge Sotomayor's philosophyNatchez DemocratAfter Ricci v. [...]
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EPA Grants California Fuel Emissions Waiver RequestReutersBy David Levitan The Environmental Protection Agency has granted California's waiver request that will allow the state to enforce strict greenhouse gas emissions standards on cars beginning with the present …Reversing Bush, Obama allows California's greenhouse gas rules to…San Jose Mercury NewsEPA Grants California the Right to Enforce EmissionsNew [...]
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No deal as state budget deadline nearsSan Francisco ChronicleWith only hours to go before a midnight deadline, California's historic fiscal crisis remained unresolved Tuesday as lawmakers were trying to negotiate an agreement to prevent the $24.3 billion deficit from growing. But Gov. …California, other states face tough budget choicesThe Associated PressState stands to forfeit [...]
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Obama Presents Bill to Create Consumer-Finance WatchdogWashington PostThe Obama administration sent a detailed proposal to Congress yesterday for creating an agency to oversee nearly all facets of consumer lending, but the breadth of its powers is setting the stage for a fierce clash on …Plan Unveiled for Protection of ConsumersWall Street JournalConsumer agency to [...]
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Obama Presents Bill to Create Consumer-Finance WatchdogWashington PostThe Obama administration sent a detailed proposal to Congress yesterday for creating an agency to oversee nearly all facets of consumer lending, but the breadth of its powers is setting the stage for a fierce clash on …Obama sends consumer-protection bill to CongressLos Angeles TimesPlan Unveiled for [...]
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Obama Presents Bill to Create Consumer-Finance WatchdogWashington PostThe Obama administration sent a detailed proposal to Congress yesterday for creating an agency to oversee nearly all facets of consumer lending, but the breadth of its powers is setting the stage for a fierce clash on …Obama sends consumer-protection bill to CongressLos Angeles TimesPlan Unveiled for [...]
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Obama Presents Bill to Create Consumer-Finance WatchdogWashington PostThe Obama administration sent a detailed proposal to Congress yesterday for creating an agency to oversee nearly all facets of consumer lending, but the breadth of its powers is setting the stage for a fierce clash on …Obama sends consumer-protection bill to CongressLos Angeles TimesPlan Unveiled for [...]
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Obama Presents Bill to Create Consumer-Finance WatchdogWashington PostThe Obama administration sent a detailed proposal to Congress yesterday for creating an agency to oversee nearly all facets of consumer lending, but the breadth of its powers is setting the stage for a fierce clash on …Obama sends consumer-protection bill to CongressLos Angeles TimesPlan Unveiled for [...]
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EPA Lists 'High Hazard' Coal Ash DumpsNew York TimesThe Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of 44 “high hazard potential” coal ash waste dumps across the country. The “high hazard” rating applied to sites where a dam failure would most likely result in a loss of human …Feds OK tougher emissions rules in [...]
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News Analysis The Roberts Court, Tipped by KennedyNew York TimesWASHINGTON — Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. emerged as a canny strategist at the Supreme Court this term, laying the groundwork for bold changes that could take the court to the right even as the recent elections moved the nation to …Term Saw High Court [...]