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Political allies of John McCain, Barack Obama get out the vote in South Florida
With less than three weeks until the Nov. 4 election, national political figures are plowing through Palm Beach County to get out the vote for Barack Obama and John McCain. Over the next three days, Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., will campaign for Obama...Tags: Fred Thompson, John McCain, Boynton Beach, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), Sarah Palin
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Senate approves bailout after revisions, 74-25
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersThe Senate voted reluctantly but solidly in favor of a modified $700-billion Wall Street rescue plan Wednesday, but it remained uncertain whether the legislation -- even with a carefully designed package of tax breaks -- would withstand the fierce...Tags: Government, Gabrielle Giffords, Steny H Hoyer, Steve King, Henry Paulson
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EPA won't limit rocket-fuel chemical in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency has decided there's no need to rid drinking water of a toxic rocket-fuel ingredient that has fouled public water supplies around the country. The agency reached the conclusion in a draft regulatory document not yet...Tags: Regional Authority, Environmental Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Senator honored for environmental work
An act of Congress has declared a section of the Rappahannock River above the former Embrey Dam the "John W. Warner Rapids." After passing the Senate last week, the measure was approved Tuesday by the House of Representatives. Now the legislation goes to...Tags: Government, Upper House, Jim Webb, Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, Virginia), Joe Lieberman
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Metrolink adding second engineer to some trains
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterUnder new pressure to swiftly increase safety measures, Metrolink will begin adding a second engineer to some of its commuter trains in the first visible reform since a deadly crash in Chatsworth. Chief Executive David R. Solow made the announcement...Tags: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Defense, Drunk Driving, Health and Safety at Work, Police
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Congressional negotiators reach compromise on rail safety measure
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersSpurred by the deadly head-on crash of two trains in Chatsworth, congressional negotiators agreed Tuesday to a groundbreaking rail safety reform bill requiring many passenger and freight trains to be equipped with technology that can automatically prevent...Tags: Government, Health and Safety at Work, Railway Transportation, California, Transportation Accidents
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Bush issues direct appeal for support on bailout of financial system
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersAs negotiators raced the clock in search of a compromise, President Bush used a rare prime-time address to the nation Wednesday night to try to convince a skeptical public and rebellious Republicans that the government must put $700 billion of taxpayers'...Tags: Laws, Financial and Business Services, CEO Pay, Government, Henry Paulson
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FDA says more authority from Congress, tighter leafy greens standards would safeguard produce
Associated Press WriterFRESNO, Calif. (AP) _ The nation's fresh produce would be safer if U.S. farmers were required to adopt strict standards for growing leafy greens similar to industry-written ones devised for California growers, a Food and Drug Administration official...Tags: Government, Health Organizations, Edward M. Kennedy, Consumer Confidence, California
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Metrolink balked at safety upgrade's cost
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersThe head of Metrolink warned Congress a year ago that proposals to require updated safety devices on trains would involve "substantial cost" and urged lawmakers to give railroads "flexibility" in choosing and implementing the new systems. The testimony...Tags: Government, Laws, Upper House, San Diego (San Diego, California), Metal and Mineral
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Saving America's wilderness
Once in awhile, the arguing, partisanship and deal making that mark business as usual in Washington produce something that nearly everyone can love. After years of discussion, a package of wilderness bills that would protect giant swaths of land across...Tags: Wildlife, Tourism and Leisure, Vehicles, Natural Resources, California
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Highest honors are sought for slain Marine
The Associated PressA California congressional delegation asked President Bush on Friday to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to a Marine who was instead chosen to receive only the second-highest medal the Navy can bestow for valor. The delegation, spearheaded by Rep....Tags: Hawaii, Armed Forces, Defense, Duncan Hunter, The White House
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