Supreme Court ruling opens NEPA scope for Northern Great Plains
Sierra Club spokesman Greg Thomas says the decision broadens energy development in the Northern Great Plains and may reduce NEPA reach. He notes confusion over interpreting NEPA and regional environmental statements while criticizing the ruling as a net loss for environmental planning in federal land development.
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POW son to return home after years in China
Hawthorne California residents react with joy as James Veneris, a former Army private and one of 21 American POWs who chose to stay in China after the Korean War, is expected to visit America in mid July. He lives in North China with his Chinese wife and has two of his own children plus four stepchildren.
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Haves Stall Progress in Fight Against Starvation
At the World Food Conference in Ames Iowa two food specialists claim the world s haves impede efforts to end hunger and malnutrition. Douglas Ensminger of the University of Missouri warns reforms will come only after generations while Gelia Castillo of the University of the Philippines says the affluent resist changes that would aid the lower 40 percent.
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Energy policies fragmented and self-defeating says official
Kent Frizzell of the interior department told the Interstate Oil Compact Commission that the United States lacks a unified energy policy. He cited Ford’s policy plus hundreds of congressional oil provisions and myriad regulations covering oil, gas, coal, nuclear and solar energy. He warned that emotion driven, short term actions hinder long term energy strategy.
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Lawyer Answers on Fees and Nevada Common Law Marriages
Questions and answers from the Lawyer Referral Service regarding minor injury fees and Nevada common law marriage status. It explains that a child's attorney's fees are paid from the parent's damages, not the child, and clarifies that Nevada recognizes common law marriages only if domicile state does, plus advice on divorce and custody and how to obtain a referral for further help.
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New York City Faces Strike Over Unions Talks
New York City opened contract talks with municipal unions on Tuesday amid the risk of a strike and potential withholding of federal loans to avert default. The city seeks deals for 160,000 plus workers including 120,000 with DC 37 as Mayor Beame joined talks. $1.9 billion in loans are at stake with a $500 million installment due Thursday.
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