Why didn't the power company warn neighbors before blackout
Lawmakers pressed FirstEnergy at a House hearing over failure to warn neighboring utilities as Ohio transmission lines failed on April 14. Michigan operators said they had no warning even as voltage lines tripped. FirstEnergy argued data existed but was not shared. lawmakers questioned accountability and warnings amid the worst U S blackout in memory.
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Judicial Nominee Miguel Estrada Withdraws From Race
Miguel Estrada withdrew from consideration for the U S Circuit Court of Appeals seat on the D C Circuit after seven failed attempts to break a Senate filibuster. Democrats call the move a Bush push to stack courts with conservatives, while Republicans vow to press ahead with other nominees. Estrada cited a desire to return to law practice and family plans.
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