Texas urged to join MTBE ban push nationwide
Longview News-Journal argues Texas should back a total MTBE ban as multiple states push Congress to allow state regulation of gasoline additives. It notes MTBE contaminates groundwater, faces EPA curtailment calls, past lawsuits, and California’s ban as precedent, urging Texas to lead and return fuel control to states.
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New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Congress
California
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Longview
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Boston
India Proclaims Republic With Rajendra Prasad as President
On January 26 1950 India officially proclaimed itself a republic and Rajendra Prasad became president. On this date 1788 Captain Arthur Phillip led the first European settlers to Sydney Australia.
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Rajendra Prasad
Australia
Capt
Arthur Phillip
Sydney
Strong economy lifts broad benefits across society
Lawmaker Lamar Smith notes the Federal Reserve finds healthier family net worth up 17 percent in three years driven by investments and home values. He asserts prosperity grew for most, highlights reduced poverty, higher home ownership, and calls for immigration and literacy policy changes to boost blue collar wages and skills.
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U.S
Federal Reserve Report
America
Lamar Smith
House of Representatives
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Message of day exposes Bush as trapped by campaign line
Molly Ivins notes Bush aides push a daily message and avoid questions on abortion and taxes. Bush clings to canned answers, skips direct debate, and relies on surrogates to dodge tough issues while Gore presses Bradley and moves ahead in Democratic rivalries.
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Mindy Fucker
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