Government Postmaster may flout laws to stem losses
The Postmaster General may face choices to override laws as the U S Postal Service nears insolvency. A five year turnaround plan stalled in Congress suggests options include ending Saturday delivery and closing offices. Stakeholders warn of illegal steps and looming taxpayer bailout risks.
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China’s pollution fight challenged by giant power firms
The article details Huadian and Huaneng coal scrubber cuts at Datong and Pingliang plants, yielding higher sulfur dioxide emissions well above standards. Regulators fined repeat offenders as Beijing battles smog worsened by coal plants, vehicle fleets, and weak enforcement.
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