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Monday, December 14, 2009
SPECIAL REPORT: With Wind Energy, Opportunity for Corruption SHARE
This investigation and others taking place in Europe and the United States have shed light on the sometimes freewheeling approach of the fast-evolving wind energy industry. Stoking the frenzy in Europe is the vast revenue available through a variety of subsidies, including the European Union's farm subsidy system
SPECIAL REPORT: With Wind Energy, Opportunity for Corruption SHARE
This investigation and others taking place in Europe and the United States have shed light on the sometimes freewheeling approach of the fast-evolving wind energy industry. Stoking the frenzy in Europe is the vast revenue available through a variety of subsidies, including the European Union's farm subsidy system
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
EDITORIAL: President Roosevelt Understood the Power of a Public Option SHARE
As governor of New York, Franklin D. Roosevelt crusaded for â??public power,â? government-owned electric plants. He was outraged by the high prices that monopolistic utility companies were charging and by their refusal to bring electricity to rural parts of the state, which, they said, could not be done economically.
EDITORIAL: President Roosevelt Understood the Power of a Public Option SHARE
As governor of New York, Franklin D. Roosevelt crusaded for â??public power,â? government-owned electric plants. He was outraged by the high prices that monopolistic utility companies were charging and by their refusal to bring electricity to rural parts of the state, which, they said, could not be done economically.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
U.S. to Order Steep Pay Cuts at Firms That Got Most "Bailout" Aid SHARE
Responding to the growing furor over the paychecks of executives at companies that received billions of dollars in the government's financial rescue, the Obama administration will order the companies that received the most aid to deeply slash the compensation to their highest paid executives.
U.S. to Order Steep Pay Cuts at Firms That Got Most "Bailout" Aid SHARE
Responding to the growing furor over the paychecks of executives at companies that received billions of dollars in the government's financial rescue, the Obama administration will order the companies that received the most aid to deeply slash the compensation to their highest paid executives.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Wall Street Is The Only One Celebrating Today When Compared to Clinton Years SHARE
The Dow passed the milestone again this week. It was the 25th time since that day a decade ago. As far as we can tell Wall Street is the only place celebrating.
Wall Street Is The Only One Celebrating Today When Compared to Clinton Years SHARE
The Dow passed the milestone again this week. It was the 25th time since that day a decade ago. As far as we can tell Wall Street is the only place celebrating.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
EDITORIAL: Recap of the Baucus Health Insurance Bill SHARE
Still, all the months of wrangling have not gone for naught. The bill has farsighted elements that ought to be included in any final legislation â?? and serious defects that ought to be remedied.
EDITORIAL: Recap of the Baucus Health Insurance Bill SHARE
Still, all the months of wrangling have not gone for naught. The bill has farsighted elements that ought to be included in any final legislation â?? and serious defects that ought to be remedied.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Solar Power Outshining Colorado's Gas Industry SHARE
As La Plata County in southwestern Colorado looks to shift to cleaner sources of energy, solar is becoming the power source of choice even though it still produces only a small fraction of the region's electricity.
Solar Power Outshining Colorado's Gas Industry SHARE
As La Plata County in southwestern Colorado looks to shift to cleaner sources of energy, solar is becoming the power source of choice even though it still produces only a small fraction of the region's electricity.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Worlds Largest Offshore Electricity Wind Farm to Go Online SHARE
Andris Piebalgs, the European Union energy commissioner, said Monday that a study by the European Wind Energy Association showed offshore wind could be the dominant source of employment in the sector in Europe by 2025, providing 200,000 jobs.
Worlds Largest Offshore Electricity Wind Farm to Go Online SHARE
Andris Piebalgs, the European Union energy commissioner, said Monday that a study by the European Wind Energy Association showed offshore wind could be the dominant source of employment in the sector in Europe by 2025, providing 200,000 jobs.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
PUBLIC OPTION: The "trigger mechanism" Myth SHARE
The moral of the story is that triggers are just another version of the old Blue Ribbon Commission trick. They are designed not as good public policy, but as devious political tactics to help dishonest lawmakers look like they support popular measures - all while guaranteeing those measures never become reality.
PUBLIC OPTION: The "trigger mechanism" Myth SHARE
The moral of the story is that triggers are just another version of the old Blue Ribbon Commission trick. They are designed not as good public policy, but as devious political tactics to help dishonest lawmakers look like they support popular measures - all while guaranteeing those measures never become reality.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
DEMOCRATS ON HEALTH CARE: "A Little More Heat, Please" SHARE
There's not enough passion on the Democratic side, not enough heat. There's some radiating from the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, too little emanating from the Democratic majority in the Senate, and not nearly enough coming from President Obama. Republicans, by contrast, have little going for them except passion -- but they're using it to impressive effect.
DEMOCRATS ON HEALTH CARE: "A Little More Heat, Please" SHARE
There's not enough passion on the Democratic side, not enough heat. There's some radiating from the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, too little emanating from the Democratic majority in the Senate, and not nearly enough coming from President Obama. Republicans, by contrast, have little going for them except passion -- but they're using it to impressive effect.
Monday, August 17, 2009
BULLETIN: Obama White House Appears Open to Insurance Co-ops SHARE
The Obama administration sent signals on Sunday that it has backed away from its once-firm vision of a government organization to provide for the nation's 50 million uninsured and is now open to using nonprofit cooperatives instead.
BULLETIN: Obama White House Appears Open to Insurance Co-ops SHARE
The Obama administration sent signals on Sunday that it has backed away from its once-firm vision of a government organization to provide for the nation's 50 million uninsured and is now open to using nonprofit cooperatives instead.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
SPECIAL REPORT: Portable Mechanical Device can translate all Foreign Languages SHARE
The machine interprets the spoken word. You talk in English. It repeats whatever you said in spoken Iraqi Arabic. It then awaits a spoken response from the Iraqi, and talks back to you in English.
SPECIAL REPORT: Portable Mechanical Device can translate all Foreign Languages SHARE
The machine interprets the spoken word. You talk in English. It repeats whatever you said in spoken Iraqi Arabic. It then awaits a spoken response from the Iraqi, and talks back to you in English.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
TORTURE: 'We Could Have Done This the Right Way' SHARE
"I've kept my mouth shut about all this for seven years," Soufan says. But now, with the declassification of Justice memos and the public assertions by Cheney and others that "enhanced" techniques worked, Soufan feels compelled to speak out.
TORTURE: 'We Could Have Done This the Right Way' SHARE
"I've kept my mouth shut about all this for seven years," Soufan says. But now, with the declassification of Justice memos and the public assertions by Cheney and others that "enhanced" techniques worked, Soufan feels compelled to speak out.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
SPECIAL REPORT: Are Earmarks Defensible? SHARE
The Post asked members of Congress and others whether federal budget earmarks are defensible. Below are contributions from The Post's Robert G. Kaiser, Sen. John McCain, American Enterprise Institute's Norman J. Ornstein, Rep. Ron Paul, the Concord Coalition's Charles S. Konigsberg, Rep. Jeff Flake and former deputy transportation secretary Mortimer L. Downey.
SPECIAL REPORT: Are Earmarks Defensible? SHARE
The Post asked members of Congress and others whether federal budget earmarks are defensible. Below are contributions from The Post's Robert G. Kaiser, Sen. John McCain, American Enterprise Institute's Norman J. Ornstein, Rep. Ron Paul, the Concord Coalition's Charles S. Konigsberg, Rep. Jeff Flake and former deputy transportation secretary Mortimer L. Downey.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
AP Investigation: Banks sought foreign workers SHARE
Banks collecting billions of dollars in federal bailout money sought government permission to bring thousands of foreign workers to the U.S. for high-paying jobs, according to an Associated Press review of visa applications.
AP Investigation: Banks sought foreign workers SHARE
Banks collecting billions of dollars in federal bailout money sought government permission to bring thousands of foreign workers to the U.S. for high-paying jobs, according to an Associated Press review of visa applications.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Obama Ends Funding Ban For Abortion Groups Abroad SHARE
When the ban was in place, no U.S. government funding for family planning services could be given to clinics or groups that offer abortion services or counseling in other countries even if the funds for those activities come from non-U.S. government sources.
Obama Ends Funding Ban For Abortion Groups Abroad SHARE
When the ban was in place, no U.S. government funding for family planning services could be given to clinics or groups that offer abortion services or counseling in other countries even if the funds for those activities come from non-U.S. government sources.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Halliburton accused of supplying rotten food to U.S. forces SHARE
The class-action lawsuit, a copy of which was obtained by newswire AFP, was filed November 6 in a Texas court.
Halliburton accused of supplying rotten food to U.S. forces SHARE
The class-action lawsuit, a copy of which was obtained by newswire AFP, was filed November 6 in a Texas court.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
REPORT: Nuclear or Biological Attack Called Likely SHARE
The odds that terrorists will soon strike a major city with weapons of mass destruction are now better than even, a bipartisan congressionally mandated task force concludes
REPORT: Nuclear or Biological Attack Called Likely SHARE
The odds that terrorists will soon strike a major city with weapons of mass destruction are now better than even, a bipartisan congressionally mandated task force concludes
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Obama Proposes New Economic Stimulus Plan SHARE
President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday proposed an economic recovery plan designed to create or salvage 2.5 million jobs over the next two years.
Obama Proposes New Economic Stimulus Plan SHARE
President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday proposed an economic recovery plan designed to create or salvage 2.5 million jobs over the next two years.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Obama's plans for probing Bush torture SHARE
With growing talk in Washington that President Bush may be considering an unprecedented "blanket pardon" for people involved in his administration's brutal interrogation policies, advisors to Barack Obama are pressing ahead with plans for a nonpartisan commission to investigate alleged abuses under Bush.
Obama's plans for probing Bush torture SHARE
With growing talk in Washington that President Bush may be considering an unprecedented "blanket pardon" for people involved in his administration's brutal interrogation policies, advisors to Barack Obama are pressing ahead with plans for a nonpartisan commission to investigate alleged abuses under Bush.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Obama to Use President Executive Orders for Immediate Impact SHARE
There's a lot that the president can do using his executive authority without waiting for congressional action, and I think we'll see the president do that. I think that he feels like he has a real mandate for change. We need to get off the course that the Bush administration has set.
Obama to Use President Executive Orders for Immediate Impact SHARE
There's a lot that the president can do using his executive authority without waiting for congressional action, and I think we'll see the president do that. I think that he feels like he has a real mandate for change. We need to get off the course that the Bush administration has set.
