Bush eases pollution rules for 17000 plants nationwide
The Bush administration relaxed the 1970s era maintenance standard allowing 20 percent of replacement cost for certain emissions upgrades to be skipped. The EPA says no pollution increase, but critics warn the reform enables ongoing emissions from power plants, refineries, and mills. Several states weigh lawsuits to block the change and protect air quality.
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North Korea seeks dialogue to resolve nuclear issue
Comments from South Korean and Liberian figures reveal cautious optimism about easing security tensions and ongoing conflicts. South Korea’s Wie Sung-rak notes talks may address North Korea’s nuclear aspirations through dialogue. A survivor describes fear after a deadly workplace shooting, while Suanne Bestman remarks that peace remains limited to Monrovia.
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Foreign Ministry
North American Affairs Bureau
Bees Reader Forum addresses to editor in Garden City KS
The Telegram invites reader feedback by electronic mail fax phone or mail to Attn Editor Garden City Kansas with contact details and mailing address provided for submission instructions.
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Garden City
Cronyism Ties Irradiation to Minnesota School Lunch Grant
Public Citizen's July 2003 report traces a 151000 grant to promote irradiated food in Minnesota's federal school lunch program. It links USDA officials, industry lobbyists, and SureBeam to a broader plan for using irradiation in schools, amid public opposition and policy shifts during 2002 2003.
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American School Food Service Association
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SureBeam
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Matz
TitanScan
Elsa Murano
Iowa State University
Texas A&m
Iowa State
Dennis Olson
A&m
Peter Murano
Murano
Elsa
Bush Administration
Peter
Food and Nutrition Service
O'Reilly and Franken Feud Props Up Summer Debates
Kathleen Parker notes the clash between Bill O'Reilly and Al Franken over lies and media fame. Fox seeks an injunction over fair and balanced claims, but a New York judge ruled against it, boosting Franken's bestseller. The piece frames infotainment over policy, praising or mocking both sides.
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al Franken
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O’reilly
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Rin Tin Tin
Shift funds from Pentagon to homeland security urges drums up debate
Vice Adm. Jack Shanahan argues the United States should redirect money from military spending to domestic security programs. He notes Cold War defense averaged 344.1 billion annually, forecasts 400 billion next year, and warns of wasteful procurement and contractor influence. He calls for a sane budget reallocation while praising troops.
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