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Off-shore oil: Florida's 'third rail?'
The Swampby Mark Silva and updated The threat of off-shore oil derricks on the horizon once made for great political campaign theater in Florida, where an aversion to near Gulf-shore drilling runs deep and where 27 Electoral votes are nothing to......Tags: Florida, Water Pollution, Bill Nelson, Government, Charlie Crist
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Politics of oil: 'Let's face it'
The Swampby Mark Silva Just a few months ago, President George W. Bush said he "hadn't heard" that gas might reach $4 per gallon. But now that the $4-and-climbing price of summer gas has become a flash point for deep public......Tags: Florida, Water Pollution, Government, Charlie Crist, Barack Obama
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Bush pressures Congress: $4 a gallon
The Swampby Mark Silva President Bush, attempting to put political pressure on the Democratic-run Congress in an election year plagued by soaring gasoline prices, today called for a lifting of federal bans against off-shore oil drilling and other measures to...Tags: Florida, Science and Technology, Science, Water Pollution, Government
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Bush pushing for off-shore oil-drilling
The Swampby Mark Silva Republicans are ready to open the spigots of offshore oil reserves long considered off-limits for environmental reasons, with President Bush planning to call on Congress today to lift its moratorium against drilling in near off-shore waters....Tags: Florida, CBS Corp., Water Pollution, Laws, Government
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Boehner: Americans want to drill
The Swampby Matthew Hay Brown Congress left Washington last week for the Fourth of July break, but gasoline prices take no holiday - and neither does the campaign by congressional Republican leaders to push for more domestic drilling. House Republican Leader......Tags: Florida, Commuting, Water Pollution, National Government, Petroleum Industry
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You say tomato, FDA says dunno
The SwampFarmer Robert Dodd displays some of his tomato crop at his farm in Hanover County, Va., June 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) by Stephen J. Hedges The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has taken its hits this week for......Tags: Basketball, Crime, Law and Justice, Guerrilla Activity, Health Organizations, Bart Stupak
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Shallow Thought Wednesday
Dining@LargeWhile I'm thrilled at the following account of my bravery by Multimedia Editor and Resident Cheeseburger, Wings, Crab Balls, Tiramisu and Abalone Expert John Lindner, I'm glad he didn't notice that the day I was off was coincidentally Magnificent Monday,....Tags: Healthcare Policies, New York, Health
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Bush lifts offshore drilling ban
The Swampby Katie Fretland In an effort to reduce pressure on oil prices and increase supply of domestic oil, President Bush today lifted a ban on offshore drilling. But that does not mean drilling will start immediately. An order by Congress......Tags: Bodies of Water, Water Pollution, National Government, Executive Branch, Laws
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Bush thanks troops, Ted Stevens
The Swampby Katie Fretland Touting progress in Iraq, President Bush yesterday stopped at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, where he thanked both the troops and an indicted Sen. Ted Stevens for their support of the war. He said an Army......Tags: Laura Bush, Foreign Aid, Defense, Trade Dispute, United States
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NJSEA would like you to stop cursing at Cowboys fans
WatchdogClick below to read the new fan conduct code and alcohol policy and related matters from the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, whose authority includes Giants Stadium. It's mostly common sense stuff. Really, the most interesting part of the........Tags: Alcoholic Beverages, Employees, Drunk Driving, Motorvehicle Accidents, New York Jets
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Pakistan's Musharraf pulls a Nixon
The SwampPakistan's President Pervez Musharraf on Aug. 18, 2008 from a handout photo distributed by the government's Press Information Department. by Frank James It's official. Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf pulled a Richard Nixon, announced his resignation...Tags: Defense, National Government, Pervez Musharraf, Armed Forces, Richard Nixon
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Musharraf leaves Pakistan at crossroads
The Swampby Kim Barker ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- The resignation of President Pervez Musharraf on Monday ends an era in Pakistan and could pave the way for a stronger civilian government that is more independent from the army than any government in......Tags: Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Defense, National Government, Pervez Musharraf
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