Senate Tightens Immigration Plan With New Security Rules
Senate Republicans and Democrats clash over a broad immigration bill. The measure would cap guest worker visas at 200000 a year, increase border and workplace enforcement, and restrict illegal immigration pathways. The plan faces resistance from party leaders and a White House push to preserve the compromise.
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Ohio
National Journal
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Gonzales aide admits crossing a legal line in discussions
Monica Gonzales era aide says she crossed a line by discussing recollections with the attorney general before her March leave. She cites concerns over discussing party affiliations of candidates for career prosecutor jobs as a potential law violation. Deputy AG Paul McNulty denies withholding White House briefing on prosecutions firings.
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Baueeete
Monica Gonzales
White House
Gonzales
Paul McNulty
Former Coca-Cola secretary jailed for trade secrets theft plot
Joyn Williams, 42, convicted of conspiring to steal Coca-Cola trade secrets and sell them to Pepsi for at least 1.5 million. She received 8 years in federal prison after a Feb 2 verdict. Co defendant Ibrahim Dimson got 5 years. Judge Forrester noted the offense cannot be tolerated.
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Coca- Cola
Joyn Williams
Pepsi
U.S
Coca-Cola Co
Turkey litter powers Minnesota plant as renewable energy milestone
In Benson Minnesota a 55 megawatt poultry litter fueled plant by Fibrominn LLC will burn 500 000 tons of turkey litter yearly to generate power for about 50 000 homes. The project links Fibrowatt limits with Xcel Energy under a 21 year contract and signals expansion to several southern states while drawing mixed industry and environmental opinions.
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Greg Langmo
Langmo
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United States
Fibrowatt Ltd
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Xcel Energy
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Joseph Romm
Energy Department
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Simon Fraser
U.S
Fibrowatt LLC
Philadelphia
Newtown
Fraser
Rupert Fraser
North Carolina
Arkansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Georgia
Earth Resources Inc
Carnesville
Rural Utilities Service
Department of Agriculture
James Andrew
RUS
David Morris
Center For Local Self-Reliance
Morris
Iran defies UN monitors as IAEA cites enrichment advances
The IAEA reported deteriorating knowledge of Iran's nuclear program amid advances in uranium enrichment. Western diplomats warn sanctions may be next as Iran limits inspections. U.S. naval forces staged Gulf war games ahead of Iran talks, signaling pressure. Local expert Mustafa Alani says the display shocks Tehran’s neighbors.
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U.N. Nuclear Monitor
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Mohamed ElBaradei
SAEA
Ments
Washington
Nicholas Burns
Gregory L. Schulte
U.S
Persian Gulf
Iraq
Kuwait
Tehran
Mustafa Alani
Dubai
India's tiger population figures revised downward
A government study by the Wildlife Institute of India finds India's wild tigers may be far fewer than the 3,500 counted in the last census with some states showing up to 65 percent fewer cats. The report stresses habitat connectivity and prey to prevent inbreeding as the key to conservation.
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India
Wildlife Institute of India
Belinda Wright
Wildlife Protection Society of India
Rajesh Gopal
Tiger Conservation Authority of India
Madhya Pradesh
Gopal
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