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In the News
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Dimmer switch flipped on energy-savings standards
(Dec 16, 2011) Republicans in Congress are flipping the dimmer switch on a law that sets new energy-savings standards for light bulbs.
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EPA rules threaten older power plants
(Dec 16, 2011) More than 32 mostly coal-fired power plants in a dozen states will be forced to shut down and an additional 36 might have to close because of new federal air pollution regulations, according to an Associated Press survey.
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Congress delays food marketing guidelines for kids
(Dec 16, 2011) The Federal Trade Commission says it is taking another look at guidelines designed to limit the marketing of unhealthy foods to kids after Congress delayed the effort.
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USDA unveils new online food safety tool for farms
(Dec 16, 2011) The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled a free online tool aimed at helping farmers lower their risk of contamination on the farm by generating customized food safety plans.
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Norwegians battle butter shortage in peak season
(Dec 16, 2011) High demand for butter used in traditional Norwegian Christmas dishes has caused a big shortage, leading the government to slash import duties on the cherished product.
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Colorado approves disclosure of fracking chemicals
(Dec 16, 2011) Colorado will require energy companies to disclose the concentrations of all chemicals in hydraulic fracturing and also ask drillers to make public some information about ingredients considered trade secrets.
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Rural communities struggle with lack of lawyers
(Dec 16, 2011) Quentin Riggins' family told him he was crawling in diapers when he first met their attorney, Fred Cozad.
