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Lawmakers Weigh Changes to Financial Legislation (Update1)

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:49:36 +0000

Lawmakers Weigh Changes to Financial Legislation (Update1)
June 15 (Bloomberg) — House and Senate negotiators resolving differences between two versions of the financial- regulation bill weighed changes today to proposed oversight of banks, private-equity funds, the insurance industry and credit- rating companies.

In wake of BP oil spill, Dept. of Energy encourages early adoption of electric cars

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:27:53 +0000

In wake of BP oil spill, Dept. of Energy encourages early adoption of electric cars
With all of the news coverage about the Gulf Coast oil spill, it is an opportune time for the U.S. Department of Energy and electric car manufacturers to address early tech adopters about the future of electric vehicles.

‘I just really want to make a difference’

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:37:51 +0000

‘I just really want to make a difference’
The class was told there would be no recess that September day in 2001, as there were too many bees on the playground and it was unsafe. Adam Gebner didn’t know what happened until he got home from school. “I was in fourth grade when 9/11 happened,” said Gebner. “And that played a very big role in my decision.” Later this month he and six other area graduates will leave for the U.S. Military …

U.S. Lawmakers Weigh Changes to Bank, Private-Equity Proposals

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:28:10 +0000

U.S. Lawmakers Weigh Changes to Bank, Private-Equity Proposals
House and Senate negotiators, resolving differences between two versions of the financial- regulation bill, began weighing changes today to proposed oversight of banks and private-equity funds.

BEN Column: Myron L. Powell School makes over $2,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation; Plenty of upcoming events …

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:21:00 +0000

BEN Column: Myron L. Powell School makes over $2,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation; Plenty of upcoming events …
Good morning! Get ready for another warm week. Temperatures will steadily climb all week, reaching back into the 90s by the weekend. Not much chance of rain. Don’t say we’re headed for a drought. Not after all that snow and spring rain.

Smart Structures Shine during High-Performance Building Week

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:59:10 +0000

Smart Structures Shine during High-Performance Building Week
The High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC) has announced that June 13–19 is High-Performance Building Week . This celebratory week will feature a series of events highlighting the importance of high-performance buildings to federal, state, and local policymakers and the general public.

Electrification Coalition: It Is Time To End The Pattern of Failure on Energy Security

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:42:55 +0000

Electrification Coalition: It Is Time To End The Pattern of Failure on Energy Security
WASHINGTON, June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Robbie Diamond, President of the Electrification Coalition (EC), released the following statement in response to President Obama’s prime-time address on the Gulf spill and energy issues:

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US Lawmakers Reject Bid To Create Single Bank Regulator

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:38:06 +0000

US Lawmakers Reject Bid To Create Single Bank Regulator
US Lawmakers Reject Bid To Create Single Bank Regulator