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Related topics On The Watch TakeBrian Bilbrayfederal landsenvironmental regulation Advertisement A jump in renewable energy production, that thus far has doubled the use of wind and solar electricity generation, might fall short on twenty year goals if the footprint the production leaves in America does not grow big enough. While the whole House stops to decide how much current energy superiority in the world depends on whether oil and coal are too old a natural resource to remain useful in a sustainable energy plan developed over the next five years, Congressman Brian Bilbray (R-San Diego) is making the House natural resources committee familiar with his federal lands deal that would lease...

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The retired space shuttle Endeavour rolled at a snail-like pace through narrow city streets on Saturday, arriving five hours late at a key checkpoint but steadily closing in on its final destination at a museum. Enthusiasm remained high despite the slow pace with an estimated 165,000 bystanders lining the streets to greet the spaceship. At its current pace, the shuttle could arrive at the California Science Center at about 2 a.m. Pacific Time (0900 GMT) on Sunday, said Paula Wagner, a spokeswoman for the center. Endeavour nosed out of Los Angeles International Airport before dawn on Friday for the 12-mile (19-km) trip to its retirement home. Organizers had expected...

From Staff Reports | email At a glance State questions on Nov. 6 ballot NewsOK Related Articles Oklahoma State Chamber launches half-million dollar campaign against intangible property taxes 10/14/2012 If voters approve State Question 766 on Nov. 6, businesses and individuals will be able to deduct intangible property from their property taxes. The State... email Show / Hide Comments Leave a Comment Thank you for joining our conversation on NewsOK.com. We encourage your discussion but ask that you stay within the bounds of our commenting and posting policy. Please help by flagging comments that violate these guidelines. Posts that contain obscene or vulgar language will be immediately...

By Jesse Washington AP National Writer Comments Stacey Dash, who also has Mexican heritage, is best known for the 1995 film Â"CluelessÂ" and the recent cable-TV drama Â"Single Ladies.Â" On Twitter, she was called Â"jigaboo,Â" Â"traitor,Â" and worse after posting, Â"Vote for Romney. The only choice for your future.Â" (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg) Surviving slavery, segregation and discrimination has forged a special pride in African-Americans. Now some are saying this hard-earned pride has become prejudice in the form of blind loyalty to President Barack Obama. Are black people supporting Obama mainly because he's black? If race is just one factor in blacks' support of Obama, does that make them...

By Sharon Cohen Associated Press Comments Civil War re-enactors portray Confederate troops opening fire on Union troops in the Battle of Cross Keys on its 150th anniversary at the Cedar Creek Battlefield south of Middletown, Va. Amid the scenic horse farms, vineyards, and Civil War landmarks, signs of prosperity are plainly visible. The anxiety about the economy, less so - but it's here. (AP Photo/The Winchester Star, Ginger Perry) Leesburg, Va. â€" Amid scenic horse farms, vineyards, Civil War landmarks and quaint shops tucked in historic red-brick buildings, signs of prosperity are plainly visible. The anxiety about the economy, less so â€" but it's here. Talk to the husband and wife who...

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Sixteen and 17-year-olds may be able to vote in the Scottish independence referendum. But should they? Continue reading the main story “Start Quote It's not just about capability. Young people rely on public services” End Quote Grant Costello MSYP, Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) chair Votes at 16 is about accepting 16- and-17-year-olds are smart, rational, articulate people who should be seen as full citizens. We already accept 16-year-olds are able to make rational long-term decisions because we allow them to work full-time, join the Army, and pay tax. I don't think you can argue young people are able to take the decision to choose to get married or to have children, but...