Topic – Federal Policy

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  Strong majority of Americans support regulation of CO2

  More renewable energy research

  Matt Dietrichson, Apr 30, 12.

  A new study proves Americans have serious opinions on US environmental policies regarding CO2 regulation and renewable energy research.

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  Making the case for stronger mayors, weaker Feds

  “Cities are more nimble"

  Matt Dietrichson, Apr 19, 12.

  Mayors from across the country, including Houston's Annise Parker, advocated for greater political influence at the city level during a recent panel discussion.

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  New transportation proposal would reform environmental reviews

  Designed to speed up projects

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 25, 12.

  The “American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs” act contains a number of reforms designed to speed transportation project delivery.

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  Joseph Romm

  Be unprepared

  Editor of Climate Progress and a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, Aug 03, 11.

  Be unprepared: the GOP war against climate adaptation

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  House passes “lightbulb ban,” moves to block energy websites

  Denies conservation funding

  Jay Blazek Crossley, Jul 19, 11.

  The US House of Representatives passed an amendment denying funding to federal enforcement of incandescent lighting standards intended to reduce energy use.

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  Edward L. Glaeser

  If the Tea Party went downtown

  Professor, Harvard University; author, "Triumph of the City,", Jun 16, 11.

  Tea Party should fight gov promoting, subsidizing sprawl.

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