Court upholds clear air standards ruling EPA may not weigh costs
The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed that the EPA cannot factor costs into setting national air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. It upheld a DC circuit decision, clarifying the law’s focus on public health and latest science, limiting cost considerations in ozone and other pollutant limits. The ruling involved states Michigan Ohio West Virginia and industry challengers.
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Milford case tests school use rule over religious clubs
Circuit Court of Appeals backed a district ruling barring religious groups from using Otsego County school facilities. Attorney Miller, whose family attends, faces fast questions as the Good News Club fights a 1996 denial under a community use policy. The suit, rooted in Milford near Cooperstown, centers on after school meetings tied to Christian teaching and whether public schools may exclude religious activities while allowing secular groups.
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2Nd Circuit Court of Appeals
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Sou
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington
Binghamton
Cour
Sth Circuit Court of Appeals
Missouri
Echaals
Bush budget targets Energy Dept and social security terms
The Energy Department faces a cut to 19 billion while the Pentagon climbs to 310 billion under Bush's budget blueprint. The plan preserves 2.6 trillion in projected surplus but Democrats warn it raids the Social Security trust fund by shrinking solvency time.
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Democrats, Republicans eye mayoral race in Syracuse area
Democrats and Republicans weigh a crowded field for mayor as DeFrancisco stays in Albany. Possible GOP contenders include Bernie Mahoney Rick Guy Miles Bottrill Ann Marie Buerkle and Ronnie Lesette. Democratic hopefuls include Kate OConnell Minch Lewis Matt Driscoll Joe O’Hara and others as debates begin.
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City Hall
Ronnie Lesette
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DeFrancisco
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Minch Lewis
Rother
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O'Connell
Council
Matt Driscoll
Joe O'Hara
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