Senate Dents Shield Law for Reporters
A de facto filibuster by several Republicans, plus quibbling by some Democrats, caused a long-awaited markup of bill S 448 to end with no action.
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Coal Ash Data Waiting for Local Reporters
Use this roundup of sources to write a probing story about the ash, slag, and sludge from coal-burning electric utilities — which containins heavy metals that can pollute water, and even bury people's houses.
Tapping the "Fishbowl" — Is EPA Doing Some Things Right on FOI?
OMB Watch, a fierce FOI advocacy group, says EPA has been working hard to push hitherto restricted data out to the public, citing the earliest-ever release of TRI data, monitoring data on atrazine in water, and more.
SEJ Joins Amicus Brief on Dangerously Expanded FOIA Exemption
Several media organizations have joined the case of a Puget Sound resident denied information, under the "law enforcement" exemption to FOIA, that would identify the locations and potential blast ranges of explosive ordnance stored in the area.
"EPA Sues VF's North Face Over 'Pesticide' Shoes"
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed a complaint against VF Corp, owner of the North Face brand, on Tuesday, claiming that more than 70 styles of shoes advertised as bacteria-killing by the company had not been registered with the agency."
Source: Reuters, 09/23/2009
"Genetically Engineered Sugar Beet Approval Illegal, Judge Rules"
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture's deregulation of genetically engineered RoundUp Ready sugar beets in 2004 was unlawful, a federal court in California ruled Monday."
Source: ENS, 09/23/2009
Plug-in Maker Gets $529-Million Loan from Obama Administration
"In its latest bid to help finance the car of tomorrow, the Obama administration said it would lend more than $500 million to Irvine-based Fisker Automotive Inc. to develop a pair of plug-in hybrids."
Source: LA Times, 09/23/2009
"Deadly Acid Poses a Safety Issue for Sunoco"
"Sunoco's use of deadly hydrofluoric acid at its Philadelphia refinery has come under scrutiny after a March accident that sent 13 contract workers to the hospital."
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, 09/23/2009
"White House Rolls Out Auto Fuel Economy, Emissions Standard"
"The Obama administration ... released details of its national suite of auto standards that would mandate increased fuel economy and impose the first-ever greenhouse gas standard on the nation's cars and trucks."
Source: Greenwire, 09/23/2009
"Murkowski CO2 Amendment Could Have Broad Reach"
"A possible amendment from Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) has the potential to handcuff U.S. EPA from exercising its full regulatory power [over greenhouse gases], a scenario that has sent shockwaves through the environmental community."
Source: ClimateWire, 09/23/2009
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