Breyer would face hurdles as Clinton weighs nominees
Clinton weighs Breyer, Babbitt and Merritt for Supreme Court, with Breyer seen as path of easiest confirmation by some aides while others warn of obstacles. Babbitt, Merritt and Breyer each gain or worry from past ties, Senate reactions, and Clinton’s late-week pledge to announce a pick amid political sensitivities.
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Energy tax debate shifts to value based approach
Clinton administration weighs a broad substitute energy tax aimed at conserving energy and trimming the federal deficit. A 5 percent levy based on fuel value is discussed as an alternative to a heat content tax. Details remain unsettled, with lawmakers eyeing reductions and various fuel tax options to win votes.
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Toddler incident under investigation in Milam County case
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Berkeley Search Seeks Signals From Distant Civilizations
UC Berkeley researchers using a 1000-foot radio telescope in Puerto Rico conduct a sensitive 30 trillion-signal sweep over 14 months seeking potential interstellar radio leakage from alien societies. NASA’s $100 million, 10-year project will boost power. past signals were later explained as natural or human-made.
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