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AM.MN: University's stuffed animals won't change habitats soon – Minnesota Independent

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AM.MN: University's stuffed animals won't change habitats soon
Minnesota Independent
By Chris Steller 6/12/09 8:30 AM The University of Minnesota asked politely twice for state funding to build a new Bell Museum of Natural History on the St.
Bruininks proposes cutting 1200 jobs at U of M Minnesota Public Radio
U proposes banning all liquor at Gophers games Pioneer Press
Victoria Advocate - ESPN - Grand Forks Herald - UMN News
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Maine governor signing tax code overhaul into law – Boston Globe

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Maine governor signing tax code overhaul into law
Boston Globe
AUGUSTA, Maine—Gov. John Baldacci is signing into law an overhaul of the Maine tax code. Lawmakers had approved one version last week, but Baldacci objected.
Tax overhaul bill to become law VillageSoup Belfast
Baldacci Signs Tax Reform Measure, but Opponents Vow Veto Campaign MPBN News
Mainebiz Daily - Bangor Daily News - WCSH-TV - Bangor Daily News
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Boxer calls for release of coal ash sites – The Tennessean

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Boxer calls for release of coal ash sites
The Tennessean
By BILL THEOBALD • June 12, 2009 WASHINGTON — Sen. Barbara Boxer called Friday for the disclosure of 44 sites around the country where coal ash is stored that are classified as very hazardous.
Boxer 'muzzled' on coal sites Politico
We Are Here For Your Protection Huffington Post
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Charleston Gazette - AlterNet
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Feds Begin Probe Of N.C. Plant Explosion

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Federal investigators say at least half of a sprawling Slim Jim processing plant in North Carolina was damaged in a fatal explosion and that parts of the building may need to be removed before their agents can go inside.

Reading, Writing And Raking It In

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It began in New York as an outlandish experiment to get kids to crack the books by showing them the money – cold hard cash for those who get good grades. But does it work? Randall Pinkston has the answer.

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Museum Guards Wanted Bulletproof Vests

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A union official says he asked for protective vests for guards at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum two years ago, but they never got them.

Buffalo Crash Opens Window Into Cockpit

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:34:47 +0000

Long-suffering pilots for commuter airlines say it’s about time that Washington and passengers alike pay attention to the cockpit, where pilots are exhausted, under-trained, and paid little.

Hearings To Focus On "Miracle" Flight

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:34:46 +0000

Even after Flight 1549 glided to a near-perfect forced landing on the Hudson River in January, the plane and its 155 passengers and crew came close to catastrophe when someone cracked open a rear door, sending water gushing into the cabin.

Senate Passes Landmark Anti-Smoking Bill

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:34:45 +0000

The Senate has voted to give the government extensive new powers to decide how tobacco companies will make and market their products. Supporters say that could spare millions from smoking addiction and premature death.

Key House Democrat Wants More Government Say in Executive Pay – FOXNews

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:46:09 +0000

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Key House Democrat Wants More Government Say in Executive Pay
FOXNews
Rep. Barney Frank wants to develop guidelines for compensation practices and not just for companies receiving government bailout dollars.
Video: In-Depth Look – Executive Compensation – Bloomberg Bloomberg
Frank Seeks New Laws on Compensation Structures Wall Street Journal
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House agriculture panel not back climate bill just yet – San Francisco Chronicle

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House agriculture panel not back climate bill just yet
San Francisco Chronicle
Democratic lawmakers on the House Agriculture Committee today threatened to derail controversial legislation to combat climate change unless it does more to support forestry and farming interests.
Lawmakers in Farm Belt Try to Steer Climate Bill Wall Street Journal
US climate bill needs improvements: USDA's Vilsack Reuters
New York Times - The Hill - msnbc.com - The Colorado Independent
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Lawsuit alleges Caltrans' quotas unconstitutional – San Francisco Chronicle

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Lawsuit alleges Caltrans' quotas unconstitutional
San Francisco Chronicle
The California Department of Transportation is accused of unconstitutionally using race and sex-based quotas in awarding contracts on federally funded projects.
Caltrans Sued Over Quota System San Diego 6
Caltrans sued over race, gender quotas in contracts San Jose Mercury News
Bizjournals.com - San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription) - Earthtimes (press release)
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Hero Pilot: Bird Warnings Not Much Help

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:45:20 +0000

On takeoff, the pilot of Flight 1549 remarked on two things: a breathtaking view of the Hudson River and the sickening thump of birds hitting his engines. Warnings about the birds probably would not have helped, Capt. Sullenberger said.

N.Y. School Official Wrestles Gun From Man

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:45:19 +0000

Authorities in suburban New York say a school superintendent wrestled an armed man to the ground in a middle school and took the gun away.

China Quarantines New Orleans Mayor, Wife

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:45:18 +0000

Chinese authorities have quarantined New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and his wife in a Shanghai hotel after a passenger on their flight exhibited flu-like symptoms.