House Bill Boosts Offshore Drilling Safety and Liability
The House passed a 209 to 193 vote on a bill to tighten safety standards for offshore drilling, end the federal cap on oil spill liability, and levy new fees on oil and gas production. It would bar firms with recent safety or environmental violations from new offshore permits, drawing GOP criticism as a federal overreach and energy price threat. The measure awaits Senate action after recess.
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Ethics panel to charge lawmaker faces House trial
A House ethics panel prepared to accuse Rep Maxine Waters of at least one violation tied to helping a bank linked to her husband. Waters plans to contest the charges in a House trial after findings by the Office of Congressional Ethics are released Monday.
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Oregon D A says no Gore prosecution
Former Vice President Al Gore was cleared of allegations he groped and assaulted a masseuse in a Portland hotel room in 2006. Multnomah County District Attorney Michael Schrunk said there was no basis for prosecution after a four week investigation citing conflicting statements and lack of forensic evidence.
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Floods in Pakistan Kill 430 in Deadly Northwest Disaster
Floodwaters across northwest Pakistan killed 430 people, with hundreds of villages isolated as rivers overflowed and 60 bridges were destroyed. Boats and helicopters aided rescue while a deadly plane crash near Islamabad claimed 152 lives, concluding a perilous week for the region.
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Castro accuses U S of torturing Cuban spy in California
Fidel Castro told a meeting of communist youths that a convicted Cuban spy was subjected to solitary confinement in California. Elian Gonzalez, now 16, attended the session. footage aired on state television. Castro, who turns 84 in August, has begun frequent public appearances after years out following abdominal surgery.
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U S casualties in Afghanistan hit record July toll
In July the U S military incurred a record 66 fatalities in Afghanistan as back-to-back losses rise. Five deaths came from hidden bombs and one from an armed attack. NATO and U S officials say rising casualties reflect more troops fighting and Taliban resistance, with Gen. David Petraeus warning the battle will continue.
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White House urges WikiLeaks to stop posting Afghan leaks
The Obama administration urged WikiLeaks to halt posting secret Afghanistan war documents amid a broad probe into the security breach. The move follows a surge in U.S. troop casualties as 95,000 to 100,000 troops prepare operations in Kandahar area. commanders say more boots on the ground bring more risk to informants and troops.
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Clinton appears in Rhinebeck for Chelsea Clinton wedding
Former president Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton drew crowds in Rhinebeck New York as Chelsea Clinton prepares to wed Marc Mezvinsky at Astor Courts on Saturday. The Beekman Arms and nearby spots hosted watching guests and security.
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Working Moms Do Not Harm Child Development
Columbia University researchers report that first-year maternal employment has a neutral overall effect on child development. The National Institute of Child Health study followed 1,000+ children across 10 areas to first grade, finding full-time working mothers linked to higher income and better care offsetting modest early cognitive gaps.
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Journal-Womp' 609 NH News Center contact info
Lawrence Journal-World provides contact numbers for subscriptions and delivery questions. Editors Whitney Mathews and staff invite story ideas via email at ljworld.com. Redelivery is guaranteed for in-town issues on the same day if reported before specified deadlines.
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