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Top offshore drilling regulator forced out
May 18, 2010The top government official overseeing offshore drilling retired suddenly yesterday.
Read moreCalif. governor proposes ‘scorched earth’ budget cuts
May 18, 2010Once again, Californians most needing their government's help are being told they must bear the brunt of a $19 billion budget gap.
Read moreLobbyist opposing DWI law accused
May 18, 2010Anti-union PR boss Richard Berman is on the hot seat after two charity organizations asked the New York State Commission on Public Integrity to investigate one of his firms for illegal lobbying.
Read moreArizona takes another step backwards, critics say
May 17, 2010Arizona has taken another step backwards, critics say, after Republican Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law a new bill May 11 that aims to ban ethnic studies in the state's schools.
Read moreA California battle over power to the people
May 17, 2010A public clean energy program began delivering electricity to 6,000 customers this month, and a for-profit electric giant is fighting it tooth and nail.
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