Guns in Parks Bill Goes to Obama
The House passed a measure that would allow visitors to carry loaded, concealed guns in National Parks. It passed 279 to 147, with 105 Democratic votes.
Source: WashPost, 05/21/2009
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EPA Puts Status of FOIA Requests Online
The browsable report lists the date the request was received, the date a response is due, and the status.
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Toolbox: RMP*Comp Projects Chemical Disaster Scenarios
Use this free software tool, downloadable from EPA, to calculate how much injury a chemical spill could cause.
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Analysis: Obama Openness Has Yet To Fulfill Promise
Watchdog groups and the Associated Press report on federal agency foot-dragging in making a reality of Obama administration declarations that it would foster government transparency.
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Lisa Jackson Interview
EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson is interviewed by Lester Graham of The Environment Report.
Source: Environment Report, 05/20/2009
Newborns Tested for Plastic Risk
"Critically ill newborns may help researchers figure out whether children are at risk from plastic additives called phthalates."
Source: NPR, 05/20/2009
"House Panel Approves 'Clean Energy' Bank"
The House Energy Committe amended its climate bill to include a "Clean Energy Deployment Administration" within the Energy Department that would fund new nuclear plants as well as renewables.
Source: Greenwire/NYTimes, 05/20/2009
"Advocates of Gun Rights Are Poised for a Victory"
"Advocates of gun rights are poised to win a Congressional victory that eluded them under a Republican president." Visitors carrying loaded and concealed weapons in National Parks.
Source: NYTimes, 05/20/2009
"Obama Proposes Strict Vehicle Emissions Limits"
"For the first time, the government will enact a national limitation on car emissions, President Barack Obama announced" Monday.
Source: U.S. News, 05/20/2009
"Saving Energy: Simple Changes, Big Impact"
"Solar panels and wind turbines get most of the buzz, but it's far easier and cheaper to save energy than it is to make more of it."
Source: Environment Report, 05/19/2009
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