Obama urges $2 billion energy push to end oil dependence
President Obama spoke at Argonne National Laboratory urging Congress to authorize a decade of $2 billion in funding for electric car and biofuel R&D. He framed the plan as boosting jobs, energy security, and climate action, funded by offshore lease revenues, and tied to a broader shift off oil for cars and trucks.
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Obama plan funds energy research from oil leases
President Barack Obama proposed a $200 million annual research program funded by federal oil and gas lease revenues. The plan aims to advance batteries for electric cars and biofuels from switchgrass, without increasing the federal deficit.
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GOP senator shifts position on gay marriage
A Republican senator embraces gay marriage signaling soul-searching in a party facing demographic shifts. Senator Portman joins a growing number of Republicans who support or downplay the issue while immigration focus rises and tax spending remains a unifying priority to block Obama deficit proposals.
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Growth Trends Highlight Oil Regions and Urban Expansion
The discussion centers on population growth in Odessa and Midland amid oil-driven expansion. Experts note that modest annual increases can yield high percentage gains with large new housing, while stressing the real growth rate matters. Odessa officials plan for budgets and housing needs as they begin a new comprehensive plan to shape the city’s future.
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