U S Raises Biofuel Quotas for Refiners Next Year
The Environmental Protection Agency sets 19.28 billion gallons of renewable fuel to be blended into gasoline and diesel in 2017 with up to 15 billion gallons of corn ethanol. The targets exceed prior proposals and match a Congressional ceiling for conventional fuels, likely shaping debates with Congress and the incoming administration.
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Trump selects DeVos for Education and Haley to UN
President-elect Donald Trump names Betsy DeVos as secretary of education and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as the United Nations ambassador. The announcements mark early cabinet and ambassadorial picks as the transition progresses.
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Holiday C R man turns season's greetings into art
Cedar Rapids artist Robert Peterson began making his own holiday cards after receiving four identical ones in 1969. Since 1970 he has produced 45 original designs, choosing subjects as they come to him and finishing by October for Allegra Marketing.
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Careful turkey talk during Thanksgiving politics
Molly Duffy notes Thanksgiving conversations may turn political after a tense election season. Experts advise recognizing unproductive talk and redirecting to neutral topics, with tips from the Counseling Center of Iowa City to keep gatherings peaceful.
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