Whether the bill will open up a new era in offshore development, from wind power to liquefied natural gas tankers, desalinization plants and the tapping of massive water movements and tidal power in the three miles between the state coastline and federal waters, is an open question, according to state officials.
US experts and environmental activists on Tuesday slammed President George W. Bush for threatening to veto a far-reaching climate change bill which is before the Senate for debate.
COLUMBIA -- Gov. Mark Sanford signed an immigration bill into law on Wednesday, surrounded by legislators who called the law the toughest of its kind in the nation and one that they believe will stop the "silent invasion" of South Carolina.
Federal lawmakers are scheduled to vote on a bill today that could re-authorize millions of dollars going to Lane County and provide funding for critical county services that were recently cut from the 2008-09 budget.
Some will say that the Climate Security Act would be better if it was strengthened. I agree, and that is why I will be supporting amendments to make the bill even stronger -- but it is critical to start fighting the global warming threat right now.
TIMONIUM, Md.----Bill Me Later, Inc. today announced that Borders has added alternative payment functionality from Bill Me Later as a part of its newly launched e-commerce site--Borders.com.
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