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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

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… nts that threatens a meltdown, and some have come close.Just a year ago, a South Carolina nuclear plant suffered two fires in a single day — ironically on th …"

"… tary compliance and slaps on the wrist, a review by iWatch News found. The South Carolina plant, for instance, received low-level written citations that carried no …"

"… n a fix such as reliable fireproofing or a sprinkler system.Luckily in the South Carolina incident, in March 2010, a backup transformer ensured the reactor core was …"

"… ave occurred. Back-to-back fires last year at the H.B. Robinson reactor in South Carolina could have triggered a series of events threatening the core. In March, th …"

Top five lobbyist bundlers revealed; four worked exclusively for Democrats

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Only in Washington, D.C., would "bundling" be a highly prized skill. And perhaps only in the nation's capital would an exclusive ranking of

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… b Hensarling of Texas, Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, and Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina. He represents influential clients like AT&T and the Pharmaceutical Re …"

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 "U.S. Chamber of Commerce":

"… nce. Among those in attendance: Bill Miller, the political director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which has announced a record election budget of $75 million; former Sen. N …"

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Gingrich selects Rob Johnson as campaign manager for presidential bid

By Peter H. Stone

Newt Gingrich takes another step closer to presidential campaign with top staff picks

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… nt to the campaign. Dawson, who worked for former Gov. Carroll Campbell of South Carolina and has been close to Gingrich since the mid 1990s, also did a stint as th …"

Mitch Daniels' state PAC raised more money than other presidential wannabees

By Aaron Mehta

Mitch Daniels raised more than $2 million for his state-based PAC, highest among presidential contenders

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… in Alabama, Michigan and the key primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. iWatch News recently reported on Mitch Daniels’ tenure at pharmaceutica …"

The ‘clean coal’ lobbying blitz

By Marianne Lavelle

They’ve brought coal above ground. They’ve put the black rock on billboards in the swing states, and they’ve splashed it on full-page ads i

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… gan to appear amid the primary blitz of candidate ads in Iowa, Nevada, and South Carolina. The group sponsored CNN’s coverage of the primary debates, and a new ic …"

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Climate change lobbying dominated by 10 firms

By Marianne Lavelle and Matthew Lewis

Hundreds of lobbyists are cramming into Room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building this week for the House Energy and Commerce Committee

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… l to that committee under Senator Ernest “Fritz” Hollings, Democrat of South Carolina, and as the committee’s minority Deputy Staff Director under Senator Dan …"

Stimulating hypocrisy: Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

By John Solomon and Aaron Mehta

Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… sco broadband proposals. Another top House Democrat, Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina, sent at least eight letters on a variety of projects. Senate Majority Lea …"

Yucca Mountain cancellation creates expensive headaches for DOE and Navy

By Laurel Adams

Government scrambles to figure out alternatives to canceled Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… 13,000 metric tons of nuclear waste at sites in Colorado, Idaho, New York, South Carolina and Washington. For the past three decades, DOE planned to permanently dis …"

Gingrich cements ties to religious leaders

By Peter H. Stone

Newt Gingrich spinoff group aims to raise as much as $1 million to spend on religious-blessed political issues in coming months...

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… , who could be important allies if he opts to run. In particular, Iowa and South Carolina primary voters are heavily evangelical. For Gingrich, the former House Spe …"

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