Fresh off their election day victories the Republicans are puffing out their chests and looking for another round of fresh wins. They have their sights set on extending the Bush tax cuts that expire in January, especially those for the wealthy. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky have said…
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No More Regulations! We Need Regulators with Backbone and Morals
Exxon Mobil Corp., which owns the largest U.S. oil refinery has been notified of a pending suit alleging Exxon violated federal air pollution laws thousands of times during the last five years. The two 60-day notices by Sierra Club and Environment Texas outline violations Exxon measured and reported itself. Yes, Exxon actually documented its refinery…
