Obama picks Bill Richardson as commerce secretary
President elect Barack Obama names New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to head the Commerce Department calling him an economic diplomat for America. Richardson would become the first Hispanic in Obama’s Cabinet and join Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton in senior posts. He pledges to revive the economy as Obama notes a yearlong recession and a 26 year low in manufacturing.
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Beedle the Bard aims to charm readers worldwide
Fans and booksellers anticipate JK Rowing new Beedle the Bard a five fable collection. Global print run reaches 8 million with Amazon listing Beedle top before publication and a leather bound limited edition priced at 50 pounds. Retailers expect strong but calmer impact than Deathly Hallows.
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Activists condemn EPA mining rule change
Activists led by Appalachian Voices slammed the EPA decision to endorse the rule governing how coal mines may dump waste near streams. They warn the rule ends protections and could boost mountaintop removal across Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky, noting extensive forest loss and stream burial from prior mining. Critics from the mining industry dispute claims of a free pass, arguing the regulation tightens analyses of disposal plans within buffer zones.
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UAW to renegotiate terms and end jobs bank
The United Auto Workers said it will renegotiate contracts with GM Ford and Chrysler and suspend the jobs bank paying up to 95 percent of salaries to laid off workers. It will delay payments to union health care trusts to aid lender loans and will begin talks with GM immediately while Ford and Chrysler prepare bargaining reopens. The move aims to reduce costs as Congress reviews auto loan requests.
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