Bush taps Bodman as new energy secretary in Cabinet reshuffle
President Bush names Treasury deputy secretary Samuel Bodman to lead the Department of Energy, aiming to push renewed energy legislation, promote domestic resources, and accelerate cleaner, more efficient energy while tackling Yucca Mountain funding and radiation standards. He replaces Spencer Abraham as the administration signals a renewed push amid high oil prices and looming winter heating costs.
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Oil spill threatens Alaskan coast near Unalaska Island
Heavy bunker fuel and diesel from the freighter Selendang Ayu spilled as it broke in half off Unalaska Island. Six crew members, four rescued, remain missing with survival chances slim in 43 degree waters. Coast Guard crews and aircraft persist amid 30 knot winds and fading daylight.
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Inflation fears rise as wholesale prices climb in November
Wholesale prices rose 0.5 percent in November, led by a jump in residential natural gas and some foods, signaling higher inflation as the economy expands. Core prices gained 0.2 percent, while energy and gas prices pushed overall costs higher and fuelled expectations of another Fed rate hike.
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Americans split over U S direction and Iraq handling
An AP Ipsos poll of 1,000 adults, taken Dec 6-8, shows 52 percent say the country is on the wrong track while 43 percent see the right direction. About 48 percent approve and 50 percent disapprove of Bush's Iraq handling. voters cite ongoing violence and cautious optimism for planned Jan 30 elections.
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FCIB Thanks Donors For Toy Run Support
FCIB expresses gratitude to numerous individuals and businesses including Steve Camble Jessie James CMI County Mart Bob and Patti Bishop Wonder Store Topeka KOFO Mages 700 Club Eagles Lodge Xanthos Wild Bill Jabez Expert Tire Commercial Federal Bank Country Living Buzzards Ransom Memorial Hospital Stop N Save Ferrellgas B 13 Accessories Sears Rent To Own Mitchells Hydraulic Crist Auto Sales Conrads Casey s Pomona American Eagle Smoke Masters Old Time Liquor Beckman Motors V W Motors Worth Harley Maurices Pass Real Estate Beachner Grain Adamson Brothers Kelly Adams Jeff Bishop McConnell Machinery Mike and Peggy Lear Gary Ross Billy Richardson Town and Country Barb Richards Kelly Elder Skooners Sunday Fun Bunch Lawrence Butlers PB Imports Brand N Iron Webers Automotive Central Harley Davidson Peoples Bank KINZ Radio Chanute Frank Eye Center Ultimate Woman Franklin County Cancer Foundation Beta Junction Pizza Hut Plaschka Kramer Liquor First Stop 4 O Reilly Auto Parts Advanced Auto Auto Zone Clyde and Dinah for helping make the year’s toy run a success.
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