Maine named best state to raise children in new ranking
The Children's Rights Council ranks Maine first for child well being, citing higher high school graduation and lower child poverty and teen birth rates. New England states fill the top five as calculation methods shift to emphasize direct child factors.
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States Ranked On Child-Raising Conditions Nationwide
A Washington based advocacy group compiled data on abuse poverty teen pregnancy and immunization rates to measure which states are best for raising children. The ranking highlights state level differences and suggests policy implications for families and child welfare programs.
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Water-saving toilet law under fire in Congress
Washington lawmakers debate repealing a 1992 law requiring low-flow toilets. Rep. Joe Knollenberg cites thousands of complaints about repeated clogging and extra flushes, arguing federal rule should go. Supporters like Rep. Joe Barton push repeal while Rep. John Dingell warns conservation losses.
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Rocket belt backer wins $10 million in dispute over stolen device
Houston judge awards Larry Stanley $10 million after a four year suit against ex partners over the RB-2000 rocket belt, once driven away by Brad Barker after a 20 second flight. Barker denied involvement and Wright was murdered last year during the dispute.
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Stanley
Brad Barker
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John T. Wooldridge
Joe Wright
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MTBE gasoline additive drawn down amid water concerns
A federal advisory panel recommends substantially reducing MTBE due to groundwater odor and taste concerns. EPA supports developing legislation to phase out MTBE while preserving air gains and protecting consumers from price shifts, with alternatives like ethanol considered.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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