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House plan not spin - government

The government hits back at Tory claims its plan to give locals priority on council house waiting lists are ’spin’ and contradict its own equality laws. Go to Source
July 1st, 2009 | Politics | Read More

E-borders ‘travel chaos’ warning

Travellers face chaos at airports this summer if the government presses ahead with electronic borders, MPs are told. Go to Source
July 1st, 2009 | Politics | Read More

MP to quit over expenses ’stress’

Labour MP Harry Cohen is to step down at the general election due to the stress of the expenses row on his family. Go to Source
July 1st, 2009 | Politics | Read More

Ian Paisley Jr is fined £5,000

Ian Paisley Jr is fined £5,000 for contempt of court after refusing to co-operate with the Billy Wright Inquiry. Go to Source
July 1st, 2009 | Politics | Read More

Obama Praises Climate Bill’s Progress but Takes Aim at Tariffs

President Obama yesterday said that the House took an “extraordinary first step” by passing a climate bill on Friday, adding that he hoped it will “prod” action by the Senate and predicting that the legislation could make renewable energy “a driver of economic growth.”...
June 29th, 2009 | Politics | Read More

Obama Praises Climate Bill’s Progress but Takes Aim at Tariffs

President Obama yesterday said that the House took an “extraordinary first step” by passing a climate bill on Friday, adding that he hoped it will “prod” action by the Senate and predicting that the legislation could make renewable energy “a driver of economic growth.”...
June 29th, 2009 | Politics | Read More

Congress May Look to Ky. Schools’ Healthy Example in Creating Nutritional Policy

It didn’t seem like a radical idea at the time. First, Ginger Gray, the food service director for Kenton County, Ky., schools, took away fried potato chips, offering students baked versions instead. Next, she phased out fruit drinks such as Kool-Aid in favor of 100 percent juices. She considered...
June 29th, 2009 | Politics | Read More

Transcript of White House Interview on Climate-Change Bill

A transcript provided by the White House of a roundtable interview with President Obama, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and Carol Browner, assistant to the president on energy and climate change. Go to Source
June 29th, 2009 | Politics | Read More

Transcript of White House Interview on Climate-Change Bill

A transcript provided by the White House of a roundtable interview with President Obama, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and Carol Browner, assistant to the president on energy and climate change. Go to Source
June 29th, 2009 | Politics | Read More

EPA proposes tougher clean air rule

WASHINGTON - (AP) - The Obama administration is proposing to strengthen a key air pollution health standard. The… Go to Source
June 29th, 2009 | Politics | Read More