Archive for June 9th, 2010

Kowalko Takes on Delmarva About Smart Meters

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Next Wednesday, John Kowalko’s House Energy Committee will conduct a hearing to investigate the cost structure being used by Delmarva Power to install “smart meters” in homes in Delaware.  In Delaware, the cost of installing these are borne by the ratepayer, whereas in other states, Delmarva picks up the cost. According to the press release, […]

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What’s Up In South Carolina?

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What’s Up In South Carolina?

More on bizarro Democratic Senate candidate Alvin Greene, an unemployed veteran who lives with his parents.

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California Rejects Religious Conservative Judges

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Judges from a slate of candidates of the “Better Courts Now” organization lost in the California elections yesterday. The group was formed to bring a more religious conservative viewpoint to the courts.

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Wednesday Open Thread

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The Wednesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Wed., June 9, 2010

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So many fascinating bills in committee today that the post-game wrap-up will be somewhat truncated. Here’s what happened. Every bill I highlighted yesterday passed unanimously, with the exception of SB 245(Sokola), which requires that student teachers undergo criminal background checks. Three senators voted ‘no’, the three naysayers open to speculation. Maybe Bernard’s buddy can fill […]

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What If Political Scientists Covered the News?

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I’m going to know for absolute certain that there is really and truely a God if I could ever get news written like this:

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The Loop Current

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The Loop Current

A look at the dysfunctional cycle of supporting hydrocarbons, where everyone benefits except you.

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