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Party at Jim's House! Idaho governor says no to coal, yes to whoopin' it up |
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11 Aug 2006 |
Daily Grist |
| Party at Jim's House! Idaho governor says no to coal, yes to whoopin' it up Exhibiting the flair and confidence only a short-timer can afford, Idaho Gov. Jim Risch (R) has announced that the state don't need no stinkin' coal. Risch, who took office when Dirk Kempthorne resigned in May to head the Interior Department, will step down when the term ends in January. So why not have some fun? The guv will opt ... |
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| Topics: coal, Department of Interior, energy, Idaho, news (all these topics) |
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Coal Decliner Idaho legislature passes two-year moratorium on coal-fired power plants |
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03 Apr 2006 |
Daily Grist |
| Coal Decliner Idaho legislature passes two-year moratorium on coal-fired power plants In a two-for-one snub of President Bush and Idaho Gov. (and likely future Interior Secretary) Dirk Kempthorne (R), Idaho's Republican-controlled legislature overwhelmingly passed a bill last week that would put a two-year moratorium on new coal-fired power plants in the state. The bill -- which says the plants "may have a significant negat ... |
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| Topics: coal, energy, Idaho, news (all these topics) |
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