Plasma torch eyed as Marion Linn County trash solution
A Marion group backing plasma torch disposal enlists top expert Louis Circeo to highlight cost hurdles and possible energy byproducts. He argues energy from melting waste could rival landfill costs with coal plant partnership, while urging parallel landfill expansion talks and regulatory reviews.
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Bush China Trip Reaps Mixed Results and Tension
The trip yields one tangible gain as China buys 70 Boeing jetliners while wrangling over currency, IP, and North Korea shows little progress. Rights issues draw light discussion amid detentions. analysts warn of growing U.S.-China tension and future realpolitik.
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Democrats Move to Rethink Presidential Primary Schedule
The party seeks to expand early contests beyond Iowa and New Hampshire hoping to curb front runners and boost broad participation. Past reforms show mixed results, with risks of too many contests privileging well funded candidates and TV exposure over voter scrutiny.
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