Supreme Court probes secrecy in Cheney energy task force
The Supreme Court weighed limits on public access to White House policy meetings in the Cheney energy task force case. Justices questioned privacy rights versus open-government aims as Bush aides warn of executive power while watchdog groups seek release of records tied to Enron figures and industry influence.
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Greenspan urges broader global natural gas trade
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan urged expanding global gas trade to insulate the United States from future price shocks. He noted LNG imports rose in appeal as liquefaction and transport costs fall, while U S gas markets lack global supply buffers. The remarks were at an energy conference hosted by CSIS.
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Specter Holds Narrow Edge in Pennsylvania GOP Primary
Sen. Arlen Specter, a leading GOP moderate, led Pat Toomey 256,605 votes or 52 percent to 237,994 or 48 percent with 62 percent of precincts reporting. Specter led in Philadelphia, while Toomey led in Pittsburgh and his home counties Lehigh and Northampton.
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States show health as finances improve nationwide
A new survey by the National Conference of State Legislatures finds nearly two thirds of states expect to finish the current fiscal year in the black, with stronger revenues lifting overall health. Eighteen states beat income tax projections, over half exceed corporate tax budgets, and 22 states show stronger sales tax results, though pressures to increase program spending and modest growth persist.
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