Kansan coal wind deal faces mixed reviews
Parkinson reverses a coal plant plan allowing Sunflower Electric to build one 895 megawatt plant with 179 megawatts of wind offsets and CO2 reductions. Most output would go out of state, primarily to Colorado, while critics cite global warming risks and advocate reduced coal reliance. The proposal links to a broader energy package and grid upgrades amid political opposition.
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Timeline of Kansas coal plant proposals and vetoes
A chronology from November 2006 to May 2009 shows Lawrence urging denial of coal plants, KDHE blocking two 700 MW plants in 2007, Sebelius vetoing multiple bills in 2008 and 2009, and Parkinson signing a 895 MW Sunflower plant deal in May 2009 to resolve a federal suit. The record notes federal CO2 considerations and Sunflower executives stressing efficiency and environmental concerns.
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House rebuffs $50 million Guantanamo detainee move
Democratic leaders in the House rejected Obama's request to relocate prisoners from Guantanamo Bay as part of a $94.2 billion defense funding bill. Chairman David Obey signaled that troop surge in Afghanistan must show results, while the panel added about $9 billion to Obama’s request for procurements and foreign aid, including assistance to Israel and anti cartel efforts. A pandemic flu fund also rose from $1.5 billion to $2 billion.
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