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Big sugar fighting to protect a sweet deal with US lawmakers

2015-08-31 09:03:30| Sugar Industry News

A sweet deal for American sugar farmers is compounding delays in a proposed trade agreement affecting 40 percent of the worlds economy.

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Michigan lawmakers seek study on Canadian nuclear waste plan

2015-08-11 05:53:57| Energy - Topix.net

Members of Congress from Michigan announced a new effort Monday to prevent the burial of Canadian nuclear waste near the Lake Huron shore, calling for a study by an agency that represents both nations in boundary waters disputes. Democratic Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters said they will introduce legislation that would require the U.S. State Department to negotiate with Canada over delaying a decision on the waste facility until the study is completed.

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Lawmakers in Tallahassee continue to get richer

2015-08-01 14:29:35| Apparel - Topix.net

In the wake of the Great Recession, which left the average Florida family struggling to make ends meet, at least one group of people continues to get richer: It pays to be elected to the state House or Senate. Of the 160 lawmakers elected to the state Legislature, 114 have increased their own personal wealth while in office, a Herald/Times analysis of officials' financial statements found.

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