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House Republicans get early warning from California Sen. Barbara Boxer
Greenspace"This committee will remain vigilant to ensure that politics and special interests do not interfere with the ability of the EPA and the states to act in accordance with the law to respond to what the scientists are telling us,’’ Boxer said.... -
Jane Harman: Out of the fray
Jane Harman has a new address -- on Pennsylvania Avenue. No, not that address. She's the new honcho at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Starting in 1992, she won nine elections in Southern California's coastal 36th Congressional...Tags: Energy Resources, Tea Party Movement, Local Government, Politics, Nancy Pelosi
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West Michigan and America Remember 9/11
FOX 17 Web ProducerCitizens around West Michigan plan to remember 9/11 in special ways. Here is a partial list: Scout Salute Grand Rapids - Ford Museum, 7:15am - 8pm - 8:46 Comments from Mayor George Heartwell - 6:00pm Honoring local heroes Community Prayer...Tags: Music Industry, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Reformed, Christianity
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Cash for Clunkers Program on Fast Track
Staff reporterIt's been in the works for months, but soon, a plan to turn clunkers into cash could get the green light. The bill is in both the House and Senate, and could have the President's signature next month. Southwest Michigan Congressman Fred Upton came to his...Tags: Unemployment Benefits, Car Allowance Rebate System (2009), Vehicles
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Clunkers Program Now Allowing Factory Orders
KickingTiresIn a change of policy, the Department of Transportation announced that it will allow buyers using the Cash for Clunkers program to reserve a vehicle from the factory if one they want is not currently on dealer lots. The change......Tags: Car Allowance Rebate System (2009), Travel, Transportation, Republican Party, Services and Shopping
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Health-care TV ad wars underway
The Swampby Mark Silva In the roiling mix of political crosswinds that may come to characterize the 2009-2010 elections -- in which a Republican quit one congressional race to campaign for the winning Democrat, and in which the president's party was......Tags: Insurance, David Dreier, Frank LoBiondo, Public Relations, Clubs and Associations
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Upton, Walberg Win GOP Nomination In 6th, 7th Districts
FOX 17 NewsTwo big congressional seats were up for grabs in this year's August 3rd Primary: the 6th and 7th districts. The 6th district covers Kalamazoo to the Lakeshore. Twelve-term congressman Fred Upton is reported to have beat challenger and former State Rep....Tags: San Francisco, Elections, Entertainment, Mark Schauer, Television
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Feds Consider Suspending Cash for Clunkers Auto Buying Program
Staff reporterWASHINGTON (AP) - The government's popular "cash for clunkers" program may be running out of money after only a matter of days as car shoppers flock to dealerships to take advantage of the rebates. The White House said Thursday it was assessing its...Tags: Car Allowance Rebate System (2009), Real Estate Sales, Government, Chrysler, Jeep
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U.S., auto executives trying to craft bailout
Bush administration officials and auto executives worked Monday to try to seal a deal for a multibillion-dollar industry bailout, amid hopes that the money could be available this week. "It seems like the planets are becoming aligned," said Rep. Fred...Tags: Death, Politics, South Carolina, Rush Limbaugh, Washington (U.S. state)
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Upton to Watch Super Bowl at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Michigan congressman will be at a high-profile Super Bowl party this weekend. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., is among a small group of lawmakers who will watch the game with President Barack Obama at the White House. The Pittsburgh...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Sports, Super Bowl, Republican Party, Politics
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Barack Obama's Super Bowl party
The Swampby Mark Silvaand updated with guest list. No passing up a chance like the Super Bowl. For a good bipartisan bowl of chips and dips. And a good shot at the biggest national television audience of the year: President Barack......Tags: Maryland, Sports, Government, Dick Durbin, Politics
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'Jobs' the word at warming hearing
The SwampBy Jim Tankersley This Earth Day is Global Warming Day on Capitol Hill, where the House Energy and Commerce Committee has gaveled open three days - and more than 50 witnesses - of testimony on a massive bill that would......Tags: Global Change, Global Warming, Government, Alternative Energy, Joe Barton
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