Conservation focus of latest energy bill moves to House floor
Washington AP reports a broad energy bill backed by Republicans, proposing SUV fuel economy goals, clean coal subsidies, and federal energy-use cuts, with bipartisan support but Democratic concern it lacks strong conservation. The package includes tax breaks for oil, gas, coal, and energy efficiency incentives, aiming to balance projected demand growth.
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Washington
House
Energy and Commerce Committee
Billy Tauzin
R-La
GOP
Ways and Means
Bush
Bill Thomas
California
Ance
Derailment Cast Smoke Over Baltimore Downtown
A derailment in a train tunnel under Baltimore sparked a second day of fire and smoke over the city, closing blocks and the Orioles stadium. Hazardous materials were aboard along with wood, causing major Internet slowdowns due to damaged fiber optics. Firefighters faced extreme heat as they removed cars and assessed air quality.
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Orioles
mid-Atlantic
Fire Department
Hector Torres
Torres
Coast Guard
Inner Harbor
Lombard Street
Baltimore Gas & Electric
Robert Gould
CSX Transportation Inc
National Transportation Safety Board
Barge strikes La. bridge triggers large evacuation
A barge hit the Louisa swing bridge on the Intracoastal Waterway in Cypressmort Point, Louisiana, releasing propylene gas and forcing about 300 families and hundreds of workers to evacuate. The bridge remained largely open as crews vent the vessel and assess damage. no serious injuries were reported. The Coast Guard closed 10 miles of waterway and nearby highways while authorities monitor venting time and gas risks.
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Cypremort
Intracoastal Waterway
David Naquin
New Orleans
Naquin
Louisa Swing Bridge
Cypremort Point
Coast Guard
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