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A more likely nuclear nightmare

By Susan Q. Stranahan

A more probable nuclear power threat than quake or tsunami: recurring fires

Big break for big oil, larger burden for taxpayers

By Aaron Mehta

Whistleblowers help recover half-billion in energy revenues - but billions more owed taxpayers on public lands use

Excerpts from this story referencing "oil and gas":

"… taxpayers.Since 2000, there have been 19 such moments – settlements with oil and gas companies in which the government has been able to recapture more than a h …"

"… on system is in such disarray and so reliant on voluntary information from oil and gas companies that investigators can’t even determine how much the energy in …"

"… .By law, energy companies must pay one-sixth to one-eighth of the value of oil and gas obtained on public lands and in federal waters off the nation’s coasts. …"

"… real-time data is critical because royalties are based in part on current oil and gas prices. Without information on industry revenue, the Interior Department h …"

'Green' biomass isn't always so clean

By Ronnie Greene

Toxic plumes spew from an unlikely source: renewable energy plants

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida":

"… ear industry leader … expanding considerably in renewable energies.”In Florida and Washington State, Adage has been embraced by politicians and Chambers …"

"… r, the company withdrew a 50-megawatt facility pitched for Gadsden County, Florida, after concern the plant would be less than a mile from an elementary scho …"

"… E. Maloy Jr., president of the Concerned Citizens of Gadsden County, wrote Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and others.Adage secured permits in nearby Ham …"

"… clean woody biomass into electricity. Adage initially wanted to build both Florida projects, spokesman Tom DePonty said, but concluded just one was viable an …"

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More hiring through 'green' chemistry?

By Jim Morris

Study suggests way to revive an industry and create jobs. The industry blames Washington.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Massachusetts":

"… 992, concludes the study, authored by two researchers at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and commissioned by the BlueGreen Alliance, a partnership oflabo …"

A lack of consequences for sexual assault

By Kristen Lombardi

Students found “responsible” for sexual assault face modest penalties, while victims are traumatized

Excerpts from this story referencing "Massachusetts":

"… handle [difficult cases] right?” asks David Lisak, of the University of Massachusetts-Boston, who has trained administrators on combating sexual violence. Many …"

Recovery board foiled by its own effort to track stimulus spending

By John Solomon

Add another chapter in the government's struggles to account for how the $787 billion stimulus money is being spent....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Massachusetts":

"… out.Take for instance the 35-member Town of Amesbury police department in Massachusetts, which filed its report correctly but erroneously ended up on the scofflaw …"

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The Bay State's toxic legacy

By Beverly Ford

Despite the expenditure of millions in cleanup costs, 25 Massachusetts Superfund sites are still a toxic mess

Excerpts from this story referencing "Massachusetts":

"… avolta, the lawsuit became a watershed event in environmental politics for Massachusetts and the nation.Yet today, nearly 30 years after that landmark court case, …"

"… ion. With between 3,000 and 5,000 polluted sites currently listed with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and 40,000 others already cleaned u …"

"… ommunity and Environment, said of the many contaminated sites that dot the Massachusetts landscape. “They range from sites that aren’t serious to sites that ar …"

"… pose an imminent health risk, rise to federal Superfund status, however.In Massachusetts, 31 sites have attained that ranking. According to EPA records, at least o …"

Campaign cash: The independent fundraising gold rush since 'Citizens United' ruling

By Peter H. Stone

For many powerful GOP operatives and allied fundraisers, the luncheon last April felt like one part reunion and one part strategy summit for

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida":

"… races and about three dozen House races in such key states as California, Florida, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The strategy, Miller says, is to f …"

"… erican Crossroads that’s focused on eight key states including Colorado, Florida and Kentucky will be conducted in tandem with several other conservative g …"

Democrats launch $5 million campaign to defend health care law

By Peter H. Stone

Democrats raise $5 million to promote and protect health care reform law

Excerpts from this story referencing "Massachusetts":

"… and other media events in several states to underscore the law’s pluses.Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and former Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle are on an advisory …"

Buyer beware

By David Heath

New consumer agency powerless against dishonest auto lending practices

Excerpts from this story referencing "Massachusetts":

"… histicated people buy cars from auto dealers,” said Rep. Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat who co-authored the 2010 financial reform law. “We felt that co …"

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