WASHINGTON D.C.-Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar yesterday announced the Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2012-2017, which makes more than 75 percent of undiscovered technically recoverable oil and gas resources estimated in federal offshore areas available for exploration and development.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA-The verdict was read yesterday in the case of Michael Jackson's doctor. Dr. Conrad Murray, age 58, sat quietly in a gray suit and blue tie as the verdict was read from the 7 man, 5 woman jury. He was found guilty of one felony count of involuntary manslaughter concerning the death of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski questioned the United States Postal Service’s decision-making process behind the proposed closure of the Eielson Air Force Base, Fort Wainwright and Elmendorf Air Force Base post offices. In a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, she pointed out that not only is the USPS using 17-year old population data […]
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines will fly 75 commercial passenger flights in the United States powered by biofuel, starting this Wednesday. These flights signal aviation's next era, where sustainable biofuels can provide a viable alternative to conventional fuel and enable airlines to reduce their environmental impact.