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City airport officials seek longer runway Feb 22, 2012 - The Dominion Post Feb. 22--WILLIAMSTOWN -- Morgantown officials expressed their desire for a longer airport runway during a meeting with Sen. A proposal had been made to change the criteria for EAS funding. Rockefeller fought for the airport and a compromise was reached with criteria that spared Morgantown. The compromise also created a longterm funding model for the FAA.
DeMint to Aiken GOP: This is now or never Feb 22, 2012 - Aiken Standard I think our eventual nominee will have to recognize he has to pull a package together from the (platforms) of the other three. Washington is not going to solve our problems, certainly not by the people who created them. We've lost ground to countries all over the world." Welfare has encouraged unwed births, which have led to more school dropouts, drug use and incarceration, DeMint said.
Ted Cruz surprises Senate analysts by hesitating to back fellow Texan John Cornyn for top post Feb 22, 2012 - The Dallas Morning News Cruz promotes himself as the strongest tea party candidate, touting in particular the backing of South Carolina Sen. Nor does Cruz question his political judgment, save for one Senate race in 2010 in which Cornyn backed a moderate Florida Republican over a tea party favorite, freshman Sen. Johnson -- another DeMint tea party acolyte -- lost to Missouri Sen.
Purple heart brings smile Feb 22, 2012 - The News Tribune Feb. 22--When former Marine Lance Cpl. On Tuesday, he declined to say why. He sought help from Sen.
Candidate talks about poverty during Toledo stop Feb 22, 2012 - The Blade We can talk about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but the war on poverty is being lost. People in Toledo know Marcy Kaptur," Mr. Kucinich, through a spokesman, said excessive spending on two wars has shortchanged the United States. Andy Juniewicz said Mr.
Stivers: Coastal-drilling fight with Obama stalling highway funding Feb 22, 2012 - The Columbus Dispatch ... Stivers said the drilling plan would supplement gas-tax money with at least $10 billion, although others in Washington say the figure is closer to $3 billion. Wray said he likes the Republican idea to pay for transportation projects with expanded drilling. The Sierra Club and other environmental groups call the plan a giveaway to oil companies. MORPC Executive Director Chester Jourdan, who supports increasing the 18.4-cents-per-gallon federal gas tax, said current highway...
Window work starts in costly Poff project Feb 22, 2012 - The Roanoke Times The process will then be repeated on the south-facing glass wall. Replacement of the windows is just part of the project.
Wake Forest BioTech Place debuts in downtown Winston-Salem Feb 22, 2012 - Winston-Salem Journal Wexford Science and Technology LLC of Baltimore is the developer of BioTech Place. Wake Forest BioTech Place is a tangible example of creating an environment of innovation and a culture for rapid change." Sen.
LANL Announces Planned Staff Reductions Feb 22, 2012 - Albuquerque Journal ...future through construction. According to deSousa, design work will be completed, and most employees involved in that work were deployed from other sections of the lab and will be reabsorbed into the workforce. Suggested Reading: -- LANL to Remain Closed Through Thursday 06/29/2011 -- Fire on LANL Property out 06/27/2011 -- Study: LANL Impact on State Economy $2.9 Billion 04/28/2011 -- UNM bureau tallies LANL impact 05/09/2011 -- LANL Needs To Ship...
Speed urged on housing for homeless LI vets Feb 22, 2012 - Newsday The base belongs to the Department of Defense, and under federal law, both the DOD and the Department of Housing and Urban Development must sign off before ownership is transferred to the Town of Babylon. The town's planning and zoning boards must then approve the project. The first phase, Schumer said, typically takes six to nine months. But Tuesday he said he had good reason to hope it might be sped up, touting his friendships with the leaders of both departments.
Homestead exemption could be issue for Mack Feb 22, 2012 - Tampa Tribune Bill Nelson gets a big tax break because of a small herd of cattle grazing on his family's Brevard County pasture land, his potential Republican opponent, Rep. A home valued at $200,000 would then be assessed only at $150,000. Mack takes that exemption on his Tamarind Cay condo, assessed for at $141,897.
Illinois lawmakers 'concerned' about GOP transportation bill Feb 22, 2012 - Chicago Tribune We wanted to come together to find some solutions." Joining Dold were congressional colleagues Judy Biggert, R-Hinsdale, and Dan Lipinski, D-Western Springs.
Dayton: St. Croix bridge plan has March deadline Feb 22, 2012 - Star Tribune Croix River Crossing Project in the foreseeable future," the governor wrote. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., who shepherded the bridge legislation through the Senate, offered to help Bachmann and her House colleagues in Minnesota and Wisconsin who have pushed in vain to win congressional approval. The majority of the council argued that the city needed the lobbying help given the March 15 deadline.
Veysey meets with poor in N. Toledo Feb 22, 2012 - The Blade Veysey that he has two jobs but is struggling to make ends meet. People in Toledo know Marcy Kaptur," Mr. Kucinich, through a spokesman, said excessive spending on two wars has shortchanged the United States. Andy Juniewicz said Mr.
Buchanan accuser admits to reimbursing campaign donations Feb 22, 2012 - The Bradenton Herald Feb. 22--A former business partner has admitted he was responsible for improperly reimbursing employees for contributions they made to Rep. Kazran is the one who instructed his employees and family members to contribute to the campaign, and Mr. Kazran's misconduct," McGinley said. As part of the settlement, Kazran will pay the FEC civil penalties totaling $11,000 paid over the next two years.
BRIEF: Romney backer Rob Portman voted to raise debt ceiling, too Feb 21, 2012 - Los Angeles Times Ohio -- As Mitt Romney slammed GOP rival Rick Santorum for repeatedly voting to raise the debt ceiling on Tuesday, he was standing alongside Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio who has also cast several ballots to raise the cap on the nation's debt. The former Massachusetts governor praised Portman for not being like other Republicans who went to Washington and embraced the capital's free-spending ways. "We have in Washington a malady that affects so many there -- not your senator, but...
Number of challengers to appear on Fayette, Westmoreland ballots Feb 21, 2012 - Tribune-Review Joseph Petrarca of Washington Township is seeking the Democratic nomination. John Palaika of Latrobe is listed as the sole candidate for the Republican nomination. State Rep. Andrew Gales of Youngwood is the only listed candidate for the Democratic nomination. State Rep.
Guard officials thank state delegation Feb 21, 2012 - Charleston Daily Mail ...overseas. Tackett and Hoyer have argued that the increased role should warrant a voice from the Guard on national defense policies. Tackett said before 9/11 the argument against elevating the Guard to the Joint Chiefs centered around doubts the units could handle large-scale overseas operations. Tackett said the last decade has proven those doubters wrong. "They can't say anymore that you can't depend on the Guard to do the federal mission, because we've proven over the...
Higher gasoline prices could hurt recovery, Obama's re-election chances Feb 21, 2012 - The Kansas City Star Gingrich in particular has made fuel prices a campaign theme, bitterly criticizing the administration at every campaign stop. "Stop bowing. And they'll argue for focusing on alternatives to fossil fuels. "(Sen. A still-weak economy will reduce demand, some experts said, while the oil supply remains relatively high.
Higher gasoline prices could stall recovery, Obama's re-election Feb 21, 2012 - The Kansas City Star And they'll argue for focusing on alternatives to fossil fuels. "(Sen. A still-weak economy will reduce demand, some experts said, while the oil supply remains relatively high.