Lawmakers near deal on prairie chicken fining measure
Kansas lawmakers closed in Thursday on a bill to fine federal employees up to 1000 dollars for attempting to enforce the federal listing of the lesser prairie chicken as threatened. Negotiators voiced hope to finish and send the measure to Gov. Sam Brownback before the weekend.
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Train wreck fuels push for tougher oil-by-rail rules
In Lynchburg Virginia a CSX Bakken crude derailment sent three tanker cars into the James River prompting evacuations and renewed calls for rapid federal tanker car standards. NTSB and lawmakers cite eight prior incidents as evidence for stricter design and speed limits while Transportation Secretary Foxx says efforts are underway.
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Keystone XL bill falls short of votes in Senate
Senate supporters conceded they lack the 60 votes to authorize immediate construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Senators Hoeven and Landrieu led a bipartisan bid to end delays, claiming 56 votes with 11 Democrats and all Republicans. Several undecided Democrats weighed positions as Obama’s stance remained a factor. The plan would move oil from Canada to U S Gulf Coast refineries, promising jobs and energy independence.
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