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Florida leaders obstruct path to new clean water rules
But that is small consolation; the state's Republican leaders are continuing a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's authority and the scientific basis for moving ahead. Only a strong mandate by the EPA will protect the state's
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:01P
Constar Wins Approval of Debt-for-Equity Swap Turnaround Plan
The court's ruling paves the way for the company to exit bankruptcy protection for the second time in about two years. The case is In re Constar International Inc., 11-10109, US Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware (Wilmington).
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:01P
Yes, a Federal Debt Default Would Be Bad
Pat Toomey (PA), all of whom now say the US could weather three or four days of missed interest payments, as long as the US debt ceiling were quickly lifted, and a credible debt reduction plan signed into law. Druckenmiller did not immediately respond
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:01P
Catholic Daughters in Corning mark 100 years
Whether it's aiding local charities or weighing in on social-justice issues, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas have done a century's worth of good will in the Southern Tier. Catholic Daughters Court St. Joseph No.
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:00P
Strauss-Kahn set for release from NYC jail
The $5 million bond, or $1 million cash bail, was secured by his wife's money, bail bondsman Ira Judelson said. Lawyers arguing whether Strauss-Kahn should get out of jail while he awaits trial on attempted rape charges have used two famous examples
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:00P
Winter Garden man sent to prison in fatal crash
Alphonso Staffine Jr., 27, was convicted of DUI manslaughter and DUI involving serious bodily injury for the crash that occurred about 5 am April 2, 2006, about three miles east of State Road 44. State troopers said Staffine lost control of his pickup
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:00P
US judges tosses parts of Blackwater whistleblower suit, other key claims head
A federal judge has tossed out parts of a lawsuit filed by two former employees against the security company formerly known as Blackwater. But the judge decided at a hearing Friday in Virginia to allow other key claims to go to trial next month.
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:00P
Humane Society Challenging Sea Lion Killing
The Humane Society said it filed a lawsuit Friday in Washington, DC, seeking to stop the National Marine Fisheries Service from authorizing the killing of as many as 255 sea lions over the next three years. The agency last week said it had complied
Updated: 05/20/2011 03:59P
I Fought The Law... For The Week Ending May 20, 2011
McGraw's most recent effort, Emotional Traffic, recorded in 2010, is currently being held hostage by Curb and will remain unreleased until legal matters are resolved. Pete Doherty will make his most triumphant return to jail for the third time after
Updated: 05/20/2011 03:59P
BC-US--Blackwater-Lawsuit, 1st Ld-Writethru,127
Today: Clouds, fog, and some drizzle early. Sunny breaks inland this afternoon. Chance for a shower or t-storm. Highs will range from near 60 at the coast to near 70 well inland. ... WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration says it approved
Updated: 05/20/2011 03:59P
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