College student tests turtle crossing with dark results
Clemson University student Nathan Weaver placed a rubber turtle on a busy street to study driver reactions and found seven of fifty cars swerved to hit it. He notes turtles face slow roadkill decline and explores underpasses or teen education to protect them. Professors call the act a glimpse into the dark side of human nature.
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Resigns as EPA chief amid climate, health actions praised
Lisa Jackson will leave the EPA after Obama's State of the Union address. President Obama and supporters praised her work on mercury standards, fuel economy rules, and climate efforts, while critics warn of unfinished agenda and industry costs amid ongoing debates over pollution limits and coal ash regulation.
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Coal power and politics fuel WV and EPA debate
West Virginia coal supporters defend the industry as central to the national power grid and economy while EPA chief Lisa Jackson announces her resignation. Senators Manchin and Griffith comment on energy policy and political dynamics as industry critics press for respectful treatment.
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Lawmakers press for fiscal cliff compromise across parties
Senator Rockefeller urged balanced reforms including spending cuts and new revenues to save Medicare and Social Security while opposing safety net cuts. Representative Griffith said Obama and Senate must compromise, with Republicans ready to offer spending cuts if Democrats offer concessions. The debate centers on $800 billion revenue goals, debt ceiling talks, and a path to avert the fiscal cliff. Charles Wens at cowensa bottonline.com.
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Doom Becomes Princeton’s First Female City Manager
Doom describes why she applied for the Princeton post after researching the progressive city and its projects. She cites comfort with the community, the library, and a willingness to take risks in local governance. Doom, moving from Michigan to West Virginia, plans to start January 15, 2013, bringing degrees in Public Administration and Business Management.
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Saginaw State University
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