Energy chief defends clean energy loan program
Energy Secretary Steven Chu defended the loan guarantee program amid Solyndra failures. He cited projects including the world's largest Oregon wind farm, large solar farms in California and Nevada, and 750 rooftops across 28 states. The program has issued 28 loans worth over 16 billion since 2009, with over 6 billion in the past week for seven projects.
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Filipino-American woman freed as Abu Sayyaf still holds son
Filipino-American Gerta Yeatts Lunsmann was released in Basilan after two months in Abu Sayyaf captivity. Relatives say her 14-year-old son and a relative remain hostage. Officials tied the release to ongoing Philippine government efforts and noted ransom risks in the southern region.
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Gadhafi son denies Interpol allegations in email denial
Al-Saadi Gadhafi rejected corruption and intimidation charges tied to Interpol red notices, calling the move a political decision by Libya's National Transitional Council. He remains under house arrest in Niger as fighting continues in Sirte and other areas, with Libyan leaders seeking a peaceful resolution. Interpol notes stress that red notices are high level alerts urging cooperation, not enforceable warrants.
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County board seats vacant amid resignations and redistricting
Jackson County board has 14 seats with two vacancies after Redmond and Cissell left for personal reasons and post redistricting effects. The panel lacks two members but retains a quorum for monthly meetings, with budget votes due in November for the fiscal year that runs December 1 to November 30. The adjacent Port District Board also down two members, leaving 21 seats but ineligible members still on county board.
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