EPA to tighten drinking water rules on four contaminants
EPA plans stricter limits for tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, acrylamide, and epichlorohydrin to curb cancer risks. TCE and PCE rules due within a year, others follow. Administrator Lisa Jackson stressed a strategy for cost effective protection, innovation, and greater state federal collaboration. The Army Corps reports cleanup of nuclear missile sites across Kansas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Oklahoma and one site each in California New Mexico New York and Texas.
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Obama signs landmark health care overhaul into law
A sweeping health reform bill becomes law after years of debate. It expands coverage to about 32 million people, bans denying coverage to sick children, and allows young adults to stay on parental plans. The moves cap a long legislative saga spanning decades and multiple administrations.
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Wind farm in Wichita County pays first PILOT to county
Central Plains Wind Farm began operation in 2009 on the Wichita County Scott County border and now pays annual PILOT funds due by April 1. The plant employs six locals, spans 99 megawatts with 33 Vestas V90 turbines, towers 263 feet tall and propellers 155 feet high. County officials say the wind farm boosted sales tax receipts and local economy since construction.
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Kansas Health Insurance Measure Faces GOP Libertes Debate
Kansas GOP lawmakers cited civil liberties to oppose a health insurance mandate. Rep Brenda Landwehr of Wichita argued the plan tramples freedoms while critics questioned whether altering the state constitution would affect outcomes in federal courts. Law professors offered conflicting views on the legal path ahead.
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