Environmental justice rules stall Aztec Peroxides expansion
Elyria’s Aztec Peroxides seeks to raise annual emissions from 3 to 26 tons to boost output at its west side plant. EPA ignores a 100 ton threshold, but environmental justice area status adds complexity, with no clear federal standard or timetable. Local officials acknowledge the policy gap hurts job prospects in a low income area while ensuring health safeguards.
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Elyria
Environmental Protection Agency
Aztec
Clinton
Dennis Bush
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Letters on gun laws and post office automation in Lorain
A reader urges marching for stricter gun laws citing danger to children and recalls family NRA ties. The letter contrasts with assertions about the post office’s automated sorting and the need for clear addresses. A third note defends Burge Building Co. Inc. from responsibility for debris after a fire, explaining ownership change and current address.
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U.S
Sam
Glenn Walter
Reid Ave
Lorain
Burge Building Co. Inc
Burge
City of
Broadway
Democrats set $26.5 million gala money record in Washington
The Democrats raised a record $26.5 million at a May 24 Washington barbecue, dwarving the GOP's $21 million tally. About 12,000 attendees paid $50 for seats, while more than 1,000 large donors and labor unions contributed the bulk. Co-chairs included Daniel Abraham and other major fundraisers. critics note campaign finance reform contrasts with the fundraising. Commentators say coverage echoed visuals of jeans over black ties and underplayed fat-cat donors.
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Democratic National Committees
Republican National Committee
GOP
Big Tobacco
National Rifle Association
DNC
Clinton
Gore
Washington Post
Democratic Party
Daniel Abraham
Slim Fast Foods
Peter Angelos
Baltimore Orioles
Tom Boggs
Anheuser- Busch
At&t
Delta Air Lines
Home Depot
Lockheed Martin
Northwest Airlines
Sheila Krumholz
Center For Responsive Politics
China trade debate shows little effect on policy
Donald Kaul notes Congress heatedly debated a China trade bill but questions its real impact. He argues sanctions rarely topple dictators and urges engagement, saying isolation harms progress. He points to Cuba as an irony in Republican stance and calls for more serious congressional approach.
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Senate
World Trade Organization
Korea
United Nations
Taiwan
Vietnam
Far East
Saddam Hussein
Fidel Castro
South Africa
North Korea
North
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