Holcomb coal plants in limbo as legis set to enable build
Kansas debate over two 700 megawatt Holcomb coal plants continues with Gov. Kathleen Sebelius veto history and a recent House vote of 79 to 44 on House Bill 2014, short of the two thirds needed to override a veto. The piece argues for clean coal and national leadership in energy.
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Levy parents comment on arrest warrant for Chandra Levy case
Bob and Susan Levy say Pea Cs must answer for the death of Chandra Levy as an arrest warrant targets the suspect. Rep John Dingell criticizes FDA handling amid ongoing food safety concerns and a rash of scandals.
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Conscience rule sparks liberal debate on abortion ethics
Cal Thomas argues against rescinding the conscience rule shielding health workers from abortion participation. He claims abortion clashes with religious liberty, warns of a slippery slope to forcing pro life staff to act against beliefs, and cites a Care Net study on sonograms influencing choices. He condemns government overreach and defends moral consistence in policy.
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Obama pursues spending over crisis in stimulus and budget push
The article argues Obama focused on large spending with an $800 billion stimulus and a $3.6 trillion next year budget, portraying him as pragmatist chasing expansion of government. It compares rhetoric to actions, noting reliance on Pelosi for health care and prioritizing domestic spending over bold financial crisis steps, while critics label him ideologue.
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Internet energy drain risks data centers’ future growth
Stan Cox argues the 2011 and 2014 projections show data centers and servers consuming vast power, potentially exceeding coal plant outputs and diverting energy from households. He notes rising cooling needs, limited efficiency gains, and the paradox of ICT reducing some uses while expanding energy use overall.
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