Canadians mourn ex Premier Trudeau funeral
Thousands of Canadians gathered in Montreal for the state funeral of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau. Justin Trudeau delivered the eulogy, praising his father’s love of country and urging unity as dignitaries and the public filled Notre Dame Basilica. Trudeau died last Thursday at 80 after a long battle with prostate cancer.
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White House proposes new appliance standards
The Clinton administration proposes 20 to 30 percent less electricity use for new home central air conditioners and heat pumps with costs offset by long term savings. DOE officials say the plan will ease brownouts and pollution while critics call the estimates inflated and insufficient. Environmentalists push for SEER 13 as a minimum.
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Congress approves foreign-worker bill spurring 600k visas
The Senate passed the measure 96 to 1 and the House quickly approved, expanding H-1B skilled worker visas for three years. It would allow about 600000 additional visas plus many foreign students, with Clinton expected to sign. Industry groups praise the bipartisan action amid labor market strength.
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