Energy Bill Favored by Industry Despite Environmental Pushback
Energy industries that funded lawmakers with tens of millions revenue to back a compromise energy package. The measure aims to boost production and grid reliability while expanding ethanol use to five billion gallons a year, with ADM a major donor and beneficiary. Environmental groups lag in political giving.
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McDonald's Heiress Funds Peace Education After Death
Joan B. Kroc, widow of Ray Kroc, left about 1.7 billion dollars in gifts for peace and information. Her $200 million to NPR and 50 million each to Notre Dame and San Diego peace institutes fund informed debate on war and peace, reflecting a lifelong passion for democracy, health care, and the arts.
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