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Energy Security, Climate Change Initiatives Endure with Surprise U.S. Senate Deal

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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:55:54 +0000

The inclusion of an estimated $369 billion in energy security and climate change investments in a July 27–unveiled U.S. Senate budget reconciliation proposal has prompted jubilation from a range of energy sectors. Less than two weeks after negotiations on clean energy and climate provisions within the reconciliation package hit an impasse and suggested their demise, […]

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California Legislature Passes Bill to Support Reliability Reserve, Lifeline for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant

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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:52:21 +0000

California’s State Legislature has passed a bill that could extend the operating lives of existing generating facilities slated for retirement, potentially providing a new lifeline for the 2,240-MW Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP), which has a premature closure date in 2025. Both houses on June 29 passed AB-205 Energy, an energy trailer bill that Gov. […]

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Homer City Coal Plant to Keep All Three Units Operating

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Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:07:35 +0000

The Homer City coal-fired power plant will continue operating, according to multiple news sources in western Pennsylvania, where the plant is located. Owners of the three-unit, 1,884-MW generating station in Indiana County, about 45 miles east of Pittsburgh, had been contemplating shuttering one or more units, while also exploring options to add renewable energy to […]

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Canada Immigration 

Ontario to remove barriers for out-of-province skilled workers

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Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:27:42 +0000

The Ontario government plans to introduce legislation to make it easier for workers in over 30 in-demand professions move to the province, faster. 

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Canada Immigration 

Ontario to remove barriers for out-of province skilled workers

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Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:27:42 +0000

The Ontario government plans to introduce legislation to make it easier for workers in over 30 in-demand professions move to the province, faster. 

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Inquirer News Philippines 

House bill seeks to make road rules fair to law-abiding drivers

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Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:40:15 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — Iligan Rep. Frederick Siao has filed a bill seeking to revamp the country’s road laws and protect law-abiding drivers from being initially culpable or fully at fault in road accidents. House Bill No. 1987 or the proposed “Philippine Responsible Driving and Accountability Act” states that the driver of a vehicle would be […]

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Inquirer News Philippines 

Bong Go prefers face-to-face debate with De Lima

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Credit to Author: acerojano| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:00:45 +0000

Bong Go prefers face-to-face debate with De Lima

MANILA, Philippines— Neophyte Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said he is ready to debate with opposition Senator Leila de Lima but he wants to do it in person. On Tuesday, Go playfully answered queries of reporters about his stand on a resolution, allowing De Lima to participate in plenary debates through video conference. READ: De Lima open […]

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Palace: Restoring anti-subversion law requires study

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Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:53:43 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday said the proposal of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to reinstate the anti-subversion law would necessitate study. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo issued the statement after DILG Secretary Eduardo Año called for the revival of the Anti-Subversion Act to counter the leftist groups’ alleged recruitment of […]

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Alarm sounded on possible escalation of terror attacks

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Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 03:22:33 +0000

MANILA,  Philippines – Philippine security forces are fearing a possible “chilling escalation in tactics, damage and barbarity” of  terrorists after the reported collapse of the ISIS / Daesh in Syria and Iraq.

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Marcos eyes barangay and SK polls in January or February 2023

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Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 06:11:24 +0000

The May 2020 barangay and SK elections could be postponed and instead be held either January or February 2023, a senator said.

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