Fracking Furnishes Tense Texas Suburb Feud
In Flower Mound Texas neighbors clash over gas drilling with hundreds of dollars in protest notes and vandalism after mineral rights payments. The boom in Barnett Shale drilling sparks debate over jobs versus environmental risks including spills and possible water contamination. Local residents argue over safety and quality of life as wells grow near schools and homes.
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Ron Hilliard
Flower Mound
Texas
Dallas
Damascus
Marian Schweighofer
Lorax
Dr. Seuss
Hilliard
Schweighofer
Barnett
Marcellus
Pennsylvania
Chris Tomlinson
Barnett Shale
Neigh
Tomlinson
Environmental Protection Agency
Denton County
Dish
Scott Ely
Carter Road
Dimock
Obama to propose tax increases in deficit plan
President Obama moves to put tax increases back on the budget table with a modest proposal tied to his broader deficit-reduction plan. Analysts say a mix of spending cuts and revenue boosts is essential, while Republicans push a spending‑heavy approach and oppose higher taxes. The debate unfolds amid a looming election and tea party pressure.
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Washington
Barack Obama
U.S
Europe
Obama
William A. Galston
White House
Clinton
House Budget Committee
Paul Ryan
Wisconsin
Ryan
General Electric Co
Jay Carney
Republican Party
House
John Boehner
Ohio
California to set 83 percent renewable power by 2020
Gov. Jerry Brown plans to sign a bill requiring utilities to source one third of their power from renewables and reach 83 percent by 2020. The measure, backed by Simitian, aims to curb foreign fossil fuel dependence, though critics warn of rising costs for ratepayers. U S Energy Secretary Steven Chu may attend the signing at Milpitas.
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Sacramento
Calif
Jerry Brown
California
U.S. Energy
Steven Chu
SunPower Flextronics
San Francisco Bay Area
Milpitas
America
Stephanie Mueller
U.S. Department of Energy
Gino DiCaro
California Manufacturers and Technology Association
Brown
Associated Press
Joe Simitian
Palo Alto
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Simitian
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