Waste rules approved for West Texas low level waste site
The eight member compact commission approved proposed rules on November 13 allowing waste from Vermont and Texas to be buried at a privately run disposal site near Andrews, Texas, with final approvals pending from Texas regulators. If adopted, waste from 36 more states could be accepted, with case by case imports considered. The site would store worker clothing, glass, metal and other low level materials from power plants, hospitals and research facilities.
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Rick Perry
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Rodney Baltzer
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Vision Source doctor Slider retires after 25 years of service
A retirement celebration marked the end of Dr. Slider’s 25 year tenure at Vision Source. Patients and colleagues praised his caring approach and strong patient connections, with many sharing memories and hugs as he prepares to travel and spend more time with his wife.
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Vision Source
Ronald Ingram
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Buddy McDonald
Sue McDonald
Senate debates end on earmarks as House shifts power
The Senate voted 39 to 56 to allow continued use of home-state projects in spending bills, a setback for a bid to ban earmarks. Democrats and some Republicans blocked the measure, leaving the practice in place as anti-earmark sentiment grows with a GOP House takeover and new anti-earmark Republicans joining the Senate.
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Repaired 787 Returns to Seattle After Laredo Fire
The Boeing 787 that made an emergency landing in Laredo due to an electrical fire during a test flight is back in Seattle. Boeing said technicians replaced the damaged power distribution panel, fixed interior damage, and installed insulation before the aircraft flew from Laredo International to Boeing Field. The return flight did not include test operations.
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Laredo
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Lori * Gunter
City approves 1.8 million for road ward with abatement plan
State law requires abatement before college district approval. City had allowed developers to keep half of new tax revenue up to 79 million. Commissioners vote 1.8 million to fund road work at Parks Legado development expecting 100 jobs and 25 million investment. Summer 2011 tuition rates and other items noted.
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Ector Coum Sewell County Comm
Missioners
Parks Legado
Collin Sewell
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