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Posts Tagged ‘energy policy’

Politics: ‘I’ll see you at the debates, bitches’

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Paris makes sense. Her plan would address short turn concerns about high prices by increasing supply, and help lower demand in the long run by stimulating technological innovation.
One quibble, however. There already are incentives in place for electric vehicles. My parents drive one, and the tax credit usually puts some [...]

August 6, 2008 in Uncategorized
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Media: Will Twitter be the only media to cover GOP protests?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi forced a vote to adjourn the U.S. House of Representatives. She did so against the wishes of some Republicans who instead wanted to debate and then vote on a new national energy policy. So they staged a protest on the floor of the House on Friday, and plan another one today.
Because [...]

August 4, 2008 in On the Media
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