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7 hrs ago | NOLA.com

Vitter/Lautenberg announce new chemical safety compromise

After more than two decades of impasse over chemical regulations, a bipartisan group of senators Wednesday announced a compromise that won support from both environmental and industry officials.

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Related Topix: US Politics, David Vitter, US News, US Senate, Republican, Mary Landrieu, Democrat, Environment, Science, Environmental Law, Law

13 hrs ago | The Jersey Journal

N.J. Politics Roundup: Lawmakers support Oklahoma tornado aid; Buono to air first TV ad

TRENTON - New Jersey lawmakers say victims of Monday's tornado in Oklahoma don't deserve the standoff those affected by Hurricane Sandy saw in Congress over relief aid.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Rush Holt, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Frank Pallone, US Senate, Tom Coburn, Republican, Immigration Reform, Trenton, NJ

Tue May 21, 2013

Salon

Peace Corps to allow gay couples to volunteer together

Do-gooders, rejoice: The Peace Corps announced on Tuesday that it would allow gay couples to serve together as overseas volunteers beginning in June.

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

ENR-Engineering News-Record

Perez and McCarthy Nominations Move Toward Full Senate Vote

After a weeklong standoff, Senate committees on May 16 approved the nominations of two candidates to serve in top posts in the Obama administration: Gina McCarthy for the Environmental Protection Agency and Tom Perez for the Dept.

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Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment, Science, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, David Vitter, Republican, Senator Roy Blunt

Mon May 20, 2013

The Paramus Post

Sen. Menendez, Rep. Sires Join Port Officials, Labor & Industry...

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez and U.S. Rep. Albio Sires today joined Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith officials from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, as well as representatives of the International Longshoreman's Association Local 1135 and the New York Shipping Association to announce progress on the project to raise the Bayonne Bridge.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Robert Menendez, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Bob Menendez, US House of Representatives, Representative Albio Sires, Bayonne, NJ

Sun May 19, 2013

Philly.com

It's sweet vs. sweet in D.C. fight

That peanut butter cup tempting you in the checkout aisle or Krimpet calling out from the office vending machine might seem like sweet, simple bliss, but in Washington they are the subject of fierce debate, competing economic studies, lobbying, and media campaigns that could all spill onto the Senate floor this week.

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Related Topix: Capitol Hill (Washington, DC), Robert Menendez, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Senator Pat Toomey, Senator Bob Casey

Sat May 18, 2013

NH Insider

Cooler Heads Digest 17 May 2013

The Competitive Enterprise Institute will hold a Congressional staff and media briefing on "EPA's FOIA Scandals: 'Richard Windsor,' Gina McCarthy, and the Abuse of Power," given by Chris Horner, author of The Liberal War on Transparency and CEI Senior Fellow, from 3 to 4 PM on Monday, May 20, in room 406 of the Senate Dirksen Office Building.

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Related Topix: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment, Science, US News, US Politics, US Senate, Democrat, David Vitter, Republican, Jerry Brown, US Governors

The Paramus Post

Senators Menendez, Lautenberg and Blumenthal, and Rep. Maloney Introduce Bill

WASHINGTON, DC In observance of America's National Women's Health Week, U.S. Senators Robert Menendez , Frank R. Lautenberg , Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Carolyn Maloney, Democrat, Robert Menendez, US Senate, Women's Health, Health, Senator Richard Blumenthal

Fri May 17, 2013

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