Small Reactors Could Figure into U.S. Energy Future
CHICAGO, Ill-A new study from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) concludes that small modular reactors may hold the key to the future of U.S. nuclear power generation.
Canada’s Withdrawal From Kyoto Protocol Regrettable – Un Climate Official
Canada’s decision to withdraw from theKyoto Protocol is surprising and regrettable, the United Nations climate change chief Christiana Figueres said today, calling on developed countries to meet the commitments they recently made at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa.
Newt Gingrich's Iowan Political Director Craig Bergman Resigns Only One Week After Taking Position
Newt Gingrich's political director in Iowa, Craig Bergman, resigned yesterday over comments that he made to a focus group calling Mormonism, Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's religion, a cult. He pointed out that the fact that Romney is a mormon would hurt him in the election against President Obama. The comment was made on TheIowaRepublican.com.
Payroll Tax Bill Passed By Gop Controlled House, Senate Sure To Reject It
WASHINGTON D.C.-The Republican controlled House passed on a 234-193 vote, a one year extension of the payroll tax cut yesterday. All but 10 democrat representatives voted against it. Of the ten who voted for it, all waited until the bill was sure to pass before voting in favor of it.