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13 hrs ago | Central Ohio

Cory Booker takes in over $1.3M from 90 speeches

Democratic Senate hopeful Cory Booker earned more than $1.3 million by making speeches to various groups for the past five years, according to documents he released Friday.

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Related Topix: Cory Booker, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

Thu May 16, 2013

NJ.com

State leaders praise approval of Bayonne Bridge-raising project

On the heels of yesterday's announcement that the U.S. Coast Guard approved raising the Bayonne Bridge roadway, state and local officials are praising the Coast Guard's quick approval.

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Related Topix: US Coast Guard, US Military, US News, US Politics, US Senate, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Senator Bob Menendez, Representative Albio Sires, Chris Christie, US Governors

USA Today

Lautenberg returns to Senate for committee vote on EPA nominee...

Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, the Senate's oldest member, returned to Congress on Thursday after being sidelined for months because of illness.

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Related Topix: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Environment, Science, Barbara Boxer, Harry Reid

Common Dreams

Food & Water Watch: Electric Utilities Top List of U.S. Toxic Water Polluters

May 16 - The Ohio Valley Electric Corporation, Ferro Corporation, American Electric Power, the U.S. Department of Defense and the Southern Company top the list of the most hazardous polluters of U.S. surface water, according to a report released today by the national consumer advocacy organization Food & Water Watch and the Political Economy ... (more)

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Related Topix: UMass Amherst, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Liberal Political News

The Hill

Panel poised to approve EPA nominee

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is expected on Thursday to advance the nomination of Gina McCarthy to lead the Environmental Protection Agency .

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Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, US News, Environment, Science, US Politics, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Roger Wicker, Republican

Patch.com

David Goldman-Inspired International Child Abduction Legislation Passed by House Panel

Legislation on parental abduction of U.S. children overseas stemming from a case involving a former Tinton Falls father and son was passed by the House panel that oversees human rights charied by Rep.

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Related Topix: Tinton Falls, NJ, US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Wed May 15, 2013

CSP

U.S. Senate Seeks Tobacco Tax Increases

Five U.S. Senators have introduced Senate Bill Number 826, which would increase the cigarette tax by $.94 per pack for a new federal rate of $1.95 per pack, and impose tax parity on other tobacco products.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Harry Reid, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Tom Harkin, Richard Durbin, Healthcare Law, Law

Tue May 14, 2013

NJ.com

Federal beach replenishment project on LBI to begin this month

A ramp leading to the beach over the dunes in Harvey Cedars was broken off after Hurricane Sandy hit last fall.

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Related Topix: Harvey Cedars, NJ, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Sandy, Robert Menendez, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Construction, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock

Philly.com

Lautenberg to return for Thurs meeting

New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg is expected back in Washington Thursday to help advance President Obama's nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, spokesman Caley Gray confirmed Tuesday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment, Science, Roll Call

Mon May 13, 2013

Wall Street Journal

Gov. Chris Christie's Camp Strikes Gold in California

Dow Jones Reprints: This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool at the bottom of any article or visit www.djreprints.com California has taken a shine to Gov.

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Related Topix: California, Chris Christie, US Governors, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, 2012 Presidential Election, Mark Zuckerberg

Marine News

MARAD Deputy Matsuda Steps Down

In a statement released by Marad spokesperson Kim Strong, Matsuda's career highlights and accomplishments were also listed.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News

The Hill

The week ahead: Energy Dept. awaits new chief, an EPA showdown sequel, and more

This week will likely bring a changing of the guard at the Energy Department, while Senate Democrats will also try again to advance a stalled nomination to head the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Related Topix: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, US News, Environment, Science, Barbara Boxer, US Politics, US Senate, Democrat

Environmental Leader

Policy & Enforcement Briefing: GMO Crop Delay, Arctic Strategy, McCarthy and Moniz Votes

Here's the latest standards and compliance news affecting corporate environmental and energy executives.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat

Sun May 12, 2013

Clarks Hometown News Patriot

EarthTalkA : Safety Risks

Dear EarthTalk: The recent explosion at a West, Texas fertilizer plant that killed many people really alarmed me.

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Related Topix: West, TX, Explosion, Environmental Law, US News, Law, US Politics, US Senate, Democrat

Fri May 10, 2013

Politico

Boxer to try again for EPA vote

Sen. Barbara Boxer is taking another shot at getting a committee vote on EPA nominee Gina McCarthy - and pleading with Republicans to take part this time.

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Related Topix: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Barbara Boxer, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, David Vitter, Republican

Daily Kos

Boycotting EPA nomination while hanging with big energy lobbyists

Just for fun, let's take a look at the 2012 contributions from the electric utilities and oil and gas industry: That's to provide some context for what happened this week, or didn't happen, in the Senate.

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Related Topix: US News, US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, Liberal Political News

Fleet Owner Magazine

Bill to limit heavier trucks introduced

U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg re-introduced legislation designed to keep bigger, heavier trucks off the road.

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Related Topix: Robert Menendez, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate

Thu May 09, 2013

The Hill

GOP boycott thwarts EPA vote

Senate Democrats scrapped a vote scheduled for Thursday to advance President Obama's pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency after a GOP boycott prevented them from reaching a quorum.

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Related Topix: US News, Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment, Science, Barbara Boxer, US Politics, US Senate, Democrat

The Newark Star-Ledger

After Sandy Roundup: Toms River house fire, more funds for cleanup and a harrowing rescue

TOMS RIVER - A two-story home in Toms River that has been vacant since it was damaged during Hurricane Sandy caught fire Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Sandy, Toms River, NJ, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Frank Pallone, Robert Menendez, US Senate

Patch.com

FEMA to Reimburse East Brunswick $1.1 Million for Sandy Efforts

East Brunswick will be reimbursed $1.1 million from FEMA to make up for money spent during the township's Hurricane Sandy response.

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Related Topix: East Brunswick, NJ, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Sandy, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Bob Menendez, Toms River, NJ