Bits and Bobs of InformationBefore writing this diary, I knew little about the financial side of coal. Some tidbits: * Total United States coal production 2005-06: 1131.5 million short tons (eia.doe.gov). * There are … [Read more...]
Angus v. Scott, Part III?
When Cheryl Jacques resigned her Senate seat a few years ago her chief of staff, Angus McQuilken, ran for her seat. He won pretty convincingly in the primary, and then lost a close one in the general to then State Rep. Scott … [Read more...]
Senate Climate Change Plans
David Roberts at Grist posts 4 bills or plans being talked about in the US Senate. Seems to me we need "something equal to the task at hand".Mediocre Emissions Limits + Nuke Subsidies: The McCain-Lieberman Bill, now cleverly rebranded the … [Read more...]
US Senate Bill 1: Registering Bloggers
To me, a lobbyist is someone who reaches out to politicians and office holders and tries to change what they think. If someone asks voters to contact their representatives, that's not lobbying. When (if) the voter makes the call, that's not … [Read more...]
Morrissey’s bill has a dead spot?
Via UHub, the differently-winged WaveMaker (Peter Morin) says it's the NIMBY municipalities, not the cell phone companies, that are responsible for dead spots:This is why people have complaints about service. Some local zoning boards and … [Read more...]
Freedom of phone!
This is long, long, overdue:(...) Michael W. Morrissey, the Senate chairman of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy, is putting forth legislation to impose new regulations on cellular phone companies to make them … [Read more...]
Eek.
Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has been hospitalized with "stroke-like symptoms" after being stricken in his office earlier today. It has not escaped notice that, should Sen. Johnson not be able to finish his term (which ends in 2008), … [Read more...]
Sununu on health care: Can’t do nuttin’ for ya, man
From TPM, Wonder why these guys got booted out?With blunt pragmatism, Sen. John Sununu came to Concord last week and told economic development leaders not to waste time worrying about the cost of health care."This may be the most bizarre … [Read more...]
What I’m thankful for (with photos)
Teddy's victory speech.John Kerry -- who encouraged Deval to run early on. Thanks, John.Tim Murray, introduced by John Kerry. Don't waste this guy's talent, Deval.The camera follows Deval as he walks down the corridor into the hall. He was … [Read more...]
Looking to the ’08 Senate race?
Congressional fratricide? The Fix lists Meehan (with the most money raised), Lynch, Markey, and Frank as potential candidates. What about others?Jim McGovern would be an interesting candidate. Solid progressive who was a major force in … [Read more...]
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