Gasohol role underplayed by government reports says supporters
Washington gasohol backers told a Senate energy subcommittee that government reports underestimate gasohol potential for the nations energy future. The ERAB study chaired by David Pimentel drew criticism for possible Mobil Oil ties and bias.
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Washington
Gasohol
Senate
George McGovern
D-5.d
Barry Commoner
Energy Research Advisory Board
ERAB
State BoE hears Montgomery County testing bid
The Maryland State Board of Education met in Baltimore to hear arguments on a county wide testing pilot for Montgomery County high school English and mathematics. Opponents claim due process was bypassed and costs were hidden while supporters cite local board influence and feasibility studies. A decision on a hearing was deferred to the next meeting.
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Baltimore
State Board of Education
Montgomery County
State Board
Montgomery County School Board
Marian L. Greenblatt
Greenblatt
New York Board of Regents
Charles A. Reese
Montgomery County Board of Education
Ruth Harris
Silver Spring
Walkersville town faces rowdyism complaints at meeting
Walkersville Town Commission heard renewed complaints about public drinking car wheel spinning creating dust and property damage. They voted to discuss service hours with the Sheriff and liquor licensing with the Liquor Commissioner. McGovern, owner of a bowling alley, was cited in the hearing. Mobil declined testify at ERAB hearings. Department of Energy officials defended ERAB process amid conflicting alcohol fuels studies. Town appointments established a coordinated police activity plan and committees. Text amendments dropped the planned urban development concept. Memorial for war veterans approved in principle with cost study. Audit firm engagement approved. Water plant billing issue deferred to attorney. Green Street paving near completion with savings noted. Library proposal discussed with library board and county commission. Volunteer fund-raising planned to cover library costs.
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Walkersville
McGovern
Department of Energy
Pimentel
Weisz
Mobil
Thomas Stolson
Department
Stolson
ERAB
DOF
Energy Department
Office of Alcohol Fuels
Secretary of Energy
Burgess Orley Bourland
John Poole
Paul Barkier
Edward J Kerns Jr
Winfield H. Meyers
Thompson
Poole
Burgess Bourland
Sallie Higinbotham
Charles Barker
Richard Cramer
Charles Whitmore
The
Kiwanis Club
McLain, Koehler
Sparks
Hammond
Green Street
Municipal League
Kerns
Westfield Subdivision
Kenneth Drive
Regulation eyed for hog food to curb swine fever risk
Washington lawmakers push a nationwide rule on hog feeding scraps to prevent African swine fever transmission. The bipartisan plan would standardize bans and require permits in states with feeding restrictions, citing threats near U.S. shores and a $10 billion hog industry.
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Washington
House
Senate
Maryland
Haiti
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Paul Findley
R-Il
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Martha Churchilefi
Hood College
Elly Watrons Abelow
Frederick County Hood Club
Tony Casadonte
David Pimentel
Mobil Oil Corp
Paul Weisz
Mobil Research and Development Corp
South Dakota
Mobil Oi Corp
MontCo
Omarkets
Teery Tor Sks
Cale
Storrsweark
Devon
Queen
Freeslander
Childrens Sports Wear
TEX
Dale
Nelson Leborg
VIVA
Vela
Walkersville Town Commission
Donald Barnes
Liquor Commissioner's Office
America
U.S
United States
Damascus Wesleyan
CWC Collegians
Central Wesleyan College
Central
5.C
Damascus Wesleyan Church
Woodfield Road
F. L. Freiheit
Wcan Bitler
Whawhlart St
State News Service
Wine Spirits & Deli
Rosemont LI Ave
Rtoy
Taterg
Gordons Vodka
Cutty Sark
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