Lawmakers grill Obama Afghan plan as 2011 troop drawdown debated
Washington lawmakers from both parties questioned the new Afghan strategy focusing on an 18 month troop drawdown and 100000 U S forces. Defense Secretary Gates and Secretary Clinton testified amid sharp questions on conditions for withdrawal and funding costs.
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Alliant Energy faces 45.3 million in cancellation costs for Sutherland Unit 4
Regulators weigh who pays 45.3 million in cancelled Sutherland plant costs as Alliant seeks a 16.5 percent rate rise. About 500000 customers could face roughly 1 percent higher bills over five years if costs are charged, while environmental groups and the consumer advocate clash over who should bear the burden.
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Linn County seeks funds for S J O B S expansion
Linn County supervisors face a dead end as the S J O B S program cannot cover the 8.8 million cost to expand and renovate the flood damaged Administrative Office Building. I J O B S officials say funds are committed with uncertain refunds, forcing a return to the drawing board and possible large bond votes.
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Italian man feels, controls robotic hand by mind in EU study
In Rome Israeli scientists linked electrodes to the nerves of Pierpaolo Petruzziello, an Italian amputee, enabling a robotic hand to be controlled by thought and to convey sensations. Over a month the device achieved 95 percent accuracy in responding toBrain commands and allowed the patient to feel through the prosthesis.
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