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    Feb 1, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  1. Toxic chemical rules are on Brown's agenda

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    As Congress struggles to reform the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act, California in the next few months is expected to issue comprehensive rules curbing chemicals in consumer products such as toys, cosmetics and plastics. On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Frank...
    2. Oct 22, 2009 | Los Angeles Times

  2. Obama suggests bad times require keeping Jon Corzine as New Jersey governor

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    Full text. Having Jon Corzine as governor hasn't helped the economy so far. Maybe keeping him longer will....
    3. May 17, 2010 | Los Angeles Times

  3. Gulf oil spill: Senators call for criminal, civil charges against BP

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    Eight senators urged U.S. Atty. Gen. Eric J. Holder on Monday to open up an inquiry of oil giant BP in connection with the April 20 well blowout that has been pouring an estimated 210,000 gallons of crude daily into......
    4. Mar 25, 2010 | Orlando Sentinel

  4. Senators: Don’t Drill

    Central Florida Political Pulse» Orlando Sentinel – Central Florida Political Pulse
    By William Gibson, Washington Bureau Florida Senator Bill Nelson and nine other coastal-state Democrats have warned fellow senators not to expand offshore oil drilling as part of legislation to diminish global warming. Their letter to negotiators who...
    5. May 22, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Bipartisan Senate bill would give EPA power to ban dangerous chemicals

    In a rare display of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill, a group of key senators unveiled legislation Wednesday that would require chemical companies to provide more health and safety information about their products and give regulators more power to force...

    Tags: Environmental Politics, Politics, Consumer Confidence, Crime, Law and Justice, Medical Procedures and Tests

    6. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. EPA probes flame retardants but lacks power to ban

    As the Obama administration launches a broad investigation of flame retardants used in furniture and other household goods, the nation's top environmental regulators are running into the limitations of a federal law that makes it practically impossible to ban hazardous chemicals.
    As the Obama administration launches a broad investigation of flame retardants used in furniture and other household goods, the nation's top environmental regulators are running into the limitations of a federal law that makes it practically impossible to...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Environmental Politics, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Science

    7. Jul 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Chemical companies are grilled about flame retardants

    — The world's leading manufacturers of flame retardants faced scathing criticism Tuesday from U.S. senators angered by what they called the industry's misuse of science, misleading testimony and creation of a phony consumer group that stoked the public's fear of house fires.
    — The world's leading manufacturers of flame retardants faced scathing criticism Tuesday from U.S. senators angered by what they called the industry's misuse of science, misleading testimony and creation of a phony consumer group that stoked the...

    Tags: Duke University, Politics, Consumer Goods Industries, Science and Technology, Parties and Movements

    8. Jul 10, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. 3 GOP senators join call for action on toxic flame retardants

    The first signs of bipartisan support for overhauling the nation's chemical safety law emerged Monday, as three Republicans joined 23 other senators calling for tough restrictions on toxic flame retardants.
    The first signs of bipartisan support for overhauling the nation's chemical safety law emerged Monday, as three Republicans joined 23 other senators calling for tough restrictions on toxic flame retardants. Citing the Tribune's "Playing With Fire"...

    Tags: Maria Cantwell, Al Franken, Susan Collins, Standards, Amy Klobuchar

    9. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Officials: Democratic Sen. Baucus to retire

    Democratic Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, the chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee who steered President Barack Obama's health care overhaul into law but recently broke with his party on gun control legislation, has decided to retire, Democratic...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Barack Obama, Environmental Politics, Mark Begich, Carl Levin

    10. Apr 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Proposed gun amendment faces uphill battle in Senate

    WASHINGTON — A single conversation on the Senate floor Monday illustrated the challenges senators face in pushing a bipartisan measure to extend background checks to most gun sales.
    WASHINGTON — A single conversation on the Senate floor Monday illustrated the challenges senators face in pushing a bipartisan measure to extend background checks to most gun sales. Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.), the chief author of the proposal,...

    Tags: Mary L. Landrieu, Politics, Mark Begich, Mitch McConnell, Joe Manchin III

    11. Apr 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Senate showdown set on gun control

    WASHINGTON — After four months of debate and maneuvering, the Senate headed for a showdown over gun control — a series of back-to-back votes on rival plans Wednesday afternoon that could end in the collapse of the entire effort.
    WASHINGTON — After four months of debate and maneuvering, the Senate headed for a showdown over gun control — a series of back-to-back votes on rival plans Wednesday afternoon that could end in the collapse of the entire effort. The...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Mark Begich, Justice and Rights, Arts and Culture, Ceremonies

    12. Mar 26, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  12. Johnson to retire in 2014

    WASHINGTON -- Democrats’ efforts to maintain a majority in the U.S. Senate after next year’s midterm elections were thrown into further doubt Tuesday when Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., became the fifth senior member of the party to announce his retirement.
    Tribune Washington Bureau
    WASHINGTON -- Democrats’ efforts to maintain a majority in the U.S. Senate after next year’s midterm elections were thrown into further doubt Tuesday when Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., became the fifth senior member of the party to announce his...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Politics, Saxby Chambliss, Carl Levin, Mitt Romney

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