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Posted on the February 9th, 2010 under Uncategorized by world

Penn. seeks 5 pct-plus tax on shale gas output
Reuters
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Energy companies drilling for natural gas in Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale would have to pay a wellhead tax of more than 5 percent under a proposal unveiled on Tuesday by Governor Ed Rendell. ...
Rendell budget plan: Shave sales tax, widen its scope | Philadelphia Inquirer ...Philadelphia Inquirer
Rendell's $29 billion budget lifts 74 sales tax exemptionsPittsburgh Post Gazette
Rendell divulges new planThe Daily Collegian Online
CanadianBusiness.com -Capitol Ideas with John L. Micek (blog) -PennLive.com
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Toyota fights back as problems escalate
BBC News
By Jorn Madslien Having already lost most of its friends - both within the motor industry and outside, with no one coming out to defend it over its recall of cars with faulty accelerator or brake pedals - the crisis has now moved to the geopolitical ...
Toyota Prius recall: an owner's verdictThe Guardian
Toyota To Recall 437000 Hybrids As Prius Concerns Add To WoesWall Street Journal
US to continue investigation into Toyota PriusReuters
MarketWatch -BusinessWeek -Christian Science Monitor
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Ukraine instability fears as Tymoshenko plan next move
BBC News
She has not said it herself so far but Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko seems to be preparing the ground to challenge the results of Sunday's presidential election. The anticipated move comes despite the Central Election ...
Tymoshenko refuses to concede defeat in Ukraine electionCNN International
Ukraine's President Tymoshenko Won't Concede ElectionABC News
Is the Orange Revolution Over or Did It Never Happen?The Faster Times
The Guardian -Aljazeera.net -AFP
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Cook moves Murtha's district to 'toss up' category
USA Today
The passing of Rep. John Murtha means a more competitive race in Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district. That became official Monday night when the Cook Political Report moved the district from "likely Democratic" to "toss up. ...
Murtha dead at 77: Longest-serving Pa. congressmanThe Tribune-Democrat
Fierce Iraq war opponent Rep. John Murtha diesSan Francisco Chronicle
Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77Wall Street Journal
FOXNews -Philadelphia Inquirer -Washington Post
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Paterson Shoots Down 'Outrageous' Rumors, Vows to Stay in Office
FOXNews
New York Gov. David Paterson is shooting down talk that his resignation is imminent, calling "outrageous rumors" about his alleged womanizing and drug use a "callous and sleazy" assault on his character. Jan. 12: Gov. David A. Paterson delivers his ...
Albany runs wild amid titillating innuendoNew York Post
Gov. Paterson written off by experts, pols as he fends off rumors of sexual ...New York Daily News
Paterson stays on job amid scandal rumorBuffalo News
Los Angeles Times -Gothamist -News 10 Now
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Marjah offensive: Q&A on why it matters to Afghanistan war
Christian Science Monitor
After weeks of publicizing, US troops are set to launch one of the biggest offensives of the Afghanistan war, against the Taliban stronghold of Marjah in Helmand Province. Here's a briefing on just how important this town is and why NATO gave the ...
Bob Ainsworth warns of difficulties faced by AfghansBBC News
Afghan unrest kills US, NATO soldiersAFP
NATO to Afghan assault villagers: keep heads downReuters
Aljazeera.net -CNN International -MiamiHerald.com
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Region rushes to prepare for another shot of winter weather
Washington Post
Washington area residents begin to shovel out from a historic snowfall, coping with power outages and treacherous road conditions -- and sometimes stopping for snowball fights. By Ashley Halsey III Snowplow crews worked through Monday night and early ...
Up to a foot of snow forecast in northern IllinoisChicago Tribune
Chicago airports brace for snow stormUSA Today
Another winter day in Iowa with more snow, cold and windWQAD
Battle Creek Enquirer -KPBS -Las Vegas Sun
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India puts on hold first GM food crop on safety grounds
BBC News
India has deferred the commercial cultivation of what would have been its first genetically modified (GM)vegetable crop due to safety concerns. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said more studies were needed to ensure genetically modified aubergines ...
India says no to first GM food cropAFP
India Halts Release of First GM Food CropWall Street Journal
India drops GM food plansTelegraph.co.uk
BusinessWeek -The Hindu -Moneycontrol.com
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Granholm: Carp battle is urgent
Detroit Free Press
The federal government says it's doing everything it can to fight carp, but Michigan's governor does not agree. Everything short of shutting Chicago-area locks falls short, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said after an hour-long ...
Feds may close locks to stop carpChicago Tribune
Federal Asian carp control plan called 'head scratcher'The Bay City Times - MLive.com
Congressional panel prepares hearing on Asian carpPetoskey News-Review
Wall Street Journal -TIME -Reuters
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Avalanches Kill 28, Trap Hundreds In Afghanistan
New York Times
By REUTERS KABUL (Reuters) - At least 28 people died and hundreds were trapped through the night in freezing cold and darkness after avalanches closed a mountain highway tunnel in Afghanistan. Passengers trapped in the Salang pass, the main route ...
Afghan snow claims more livesAFP
Afghan avalanches kill at least 28, strand 1500Ynetnews
Afghan avalanches kill at least 28, strand 1500Forbes
IRINnews.org -The Press Association -Monsters and Critics.com
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