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Thursday, January 5, 2012 |
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Cordray: Obama's Illegal Appointment
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:17 PM :: 4542 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Apart from Cordray, the President also plans to make three appointments to the National Labor Relations Board without Senate approval, which will fundamentally alter the makeup of the board and enable the President to realize his Big Labor agenda....
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Thursday, January 5, 2012 |
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Thursday, January 5, 2012 |
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HTA Projects 3.8% Increase in Air Seats to Hawaii
By News Release @ 10:59 AM :: 5280 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state's tourism agency, has released its Airline Seat Capacity Outlook Report for the first quarter of 2012.
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Thursday, January 5, 2012 |
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Marumoto: After Budget Cuts, Dep’t of Ag Gave Away Snake Sniffer Dogs
By News Release @ 3:04 AM :: 7262 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Due to budget cuts, the state Department of Agriculture has allowed the brown tree snake program lapse. The dogs used for cargo inspections were actually given away.
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Thursday, January 5, 2012 |
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Money: Senate Ways and Means Announces Budget Briefing Schedule
By News Release @ 2:57 AM :: 4680 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Briefings by department from January 4 through January 19, 2012.
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Thursday, January 5, 2012 |
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Nominations for the Aloha Order of Merit Accepted through Jan. 31
By News Release @ 2:35 AM :: 5086 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Aloha Order of Merit was established by the Hawai'i State Legislature in 1993 to honor individuals who have distinguished themselves nationally or internationally in their fields of expertise and who contributed to the attainment of statehood or who have provided extraordinary service to, devoted themselves to the betterment of, or brought honor to the State.
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Thursday, January 5, 2012 |
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January 6 is Last Day to Comment on Federal Takeover of Hawaii Shorelines
By News Release @ 2:15 AM :: 4525 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Public Comment Period for the Proposed Rule to Revise Critical Habitat for the Hawaiian Monk Seal Closes January 6, 2011
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Thursday, January 5, 2012 |
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Rep Pine Cheers Opening of Pearl City Urgent Care Center
By News Release @ 2:05 AM :: 6537 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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"I am so happy to see former employees of HMC, recently out of work, find new employment at this urgent care center." -- Rep Pine
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Reapportionment: Hawaii Supreme Court Rejects One Man-One Vote, Disenfranchises Blacks, Military Personnel
By Andrew Walden @ 8:43 PM :: 7599 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Supreme Court in a unanimous 5-0 decision today ruled that too many of the human beings living in Hawaii were included for purposes of Legislative reapportionment.... Only a Federal suit can right this wrong.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Hawaii GOP Announces Presidential Caucus Polling Places
By News Release @ 3:56 PM :: 8905 Views :: Energy, Environment
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All Republican Presidential Caucus Voting Locations are Open Tuesday March 13 from 6-8PM. District and Precinct boundaries are based on the State House District and Precinct lines used in the 2010 elections.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Why Medicaid Is No Longer a Voluntary Program
By NCPA @ 3:02 PM :: 4109 Views :: National News, Ethics
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States are trapped between excessive regulation on one side and financial bankruptcy on the other....
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Bachmann Drops Out of Race
By News Release @ 2:03 PM :: 4248 Views :: National News, Ethics
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After finishing 6th in Iowa, Michelle Bachmann suspends her Presidential campaign.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Planned Parenthood’s Annual Report: Got $487.4M in Tax Money, Did 329,445 Abortions
By Selected News Articles @ 12:24 PM :: 4261 Views :: National News, Ethics
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According to PPFA’s annual report for fiscal year 2007-2008, in 2007 Planned Parenthood’s “adoption referrals to other agencies” totaled 4,912. In Fiscal Year 2010 that number was 841, a decrease of 82.8 percent....
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Voter ID Prevents Election Fraud
By Heritage Foundation @ 5:36 AM :: 4519 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Last night’s nail-biter in Iowa marked the beginning of election year 2012. And with Americans heading to the polls — next in New Hampshire, then South Carolina and beyond — they will hope to rely on the integrity of the election system to ensure that every legitimate vote counts and that fraud is not the deciding factor....
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Iowa: Romney Beats Santorum by Eight Votes
By News Release @ 1:45 AM :: 6355 Views :: National News, Ethics
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- Romney: 30,015 votes
- Santorum 30,007 votes
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |
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Santorum: It's Now or Never
By News Release @ 1:27 AM :: 4286 Views :: National News, Ethics
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We shocked the world last night in Iowa. We did it with a coalition of conservatives, Tea Party members, and values voters who recognized that my successful conservative record gives the GOP the best chance to defeat Barack Obama....
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012 |
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Tom Berg Announces Campaign for Reelection
By Tom Berg @ 5:50 PM :: 6673 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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As your current City Councilman, I thrive 24/7 on serving our district and have no other interests, no other ventures, no other business at hand but to be dedicated, reliable, and available to you....
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012 |
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Carpenter, Case: Democrats Should Host Senate Forums Excluding Lingle
By Ed Case @ 5:10 PM :: 5956 Views :: Energy, Environment
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This is to suggest that the Democratic Party of Hawai'i host a series of statewide joint presentations with Mazie and me before primary election voting starts at the end of June....
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012 |
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Hawaii County Releasing Geothermal Working Group Report
By News Release @ 4:19 PM :: 7409 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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Ha recently traveled to Iceland where he observed how the country recovered from the biggest financial crash in modern history. Ha stated, “They are recovering because they inoculated themselves from high oil prices by using low cost hydro and geothermal for 100 percent of their electricity and house heating.
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012 |
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After Secret Selection Process, Abercrombie Names 1980s Old Boy Tom Okamura to Aiea House Seat
By News Release @ 4:10 PM :: 7404 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Mr. Okamura previously served as House Majority Leader for nine years while a state representative from 1980 to 2000. He chaired committees on Hawaiian Affairs; Policy; Rules; and Energy, Ecology and Environmental Protection....
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012 |
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VIDEO: Lingle Campaign Focuses on Tourism Job Growth
By Video @ 2:26 PM :: 6811 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Lingle sees in the nation’s tourism industry an opportunity to bring immediate positive impact to the economy.
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012 |
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Update: Hawaii's Civil Union Lawsuit Dismissed Due to No Cause of Action
By Selected News Articles @ 8:30 AM :: 12942 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Two Christian churches filed a federal complaint to stop Hawaii's new civil union law in its tracks, claiming the legislation is unconstitutional.
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012 |
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What Will America Decide in 2012?
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:43 AM :: 3690 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Voters in Iowa will caucus today to select their choice for the 2012 presidential nominees. As the rest of the nation watches, Iowa's choice could help frame the debate for this election year.
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Monday, January 2, 2012 |
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PREL: Hawaiian Students Failing, So Give Us More Money
By News Release @ 1:54 PM :: 6133 Views :: Energy, Environment
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PREL, the profitable non-profit which in 2001 helped then-DoE Sup’t Paul Lemahieu hire his semi-literate mistress as a DoE education contractor, reports the unsurprising fact that the DoE is continuing to fail native Hawaiian students. Its conclusion: “Further re$earch i$ needed.”
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Monday, January 2, 2012 |
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New Year's Resolutions for Conservatives
By Heritage Foundation @ 12:16 PM :: 3897 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Let us reclaim the mantle of equality from those who've perverted it in the pursuit of equal outcomes.
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Monday, January 2, 2012 |
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Panos Drops Out of 2012 Mayoral Campaign
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 2:31 AM :: 6629 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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"I would like you to be the first to know that I do not plan to run for Mayor of Honolulu in 2012."
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Sunday, January 1, 2012 |
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Barrel Tax: When Can Taxpayers Believe What They Hear?
By Lowell L Kalapa @ 5:02 AM :: 5847 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Yet another task force has come forward to recommend that lawmakers raise the “barrel tax” on all imported petroleum products by another dollar per barrel....
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Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
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Hawai’i Free Press Editor to Address Pro-Life Group Jan 17
By Selected News Articles @ 11:24 PM :: 7851 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The meeting is at Dave and Busters Show Room in Kakaako, Tuesday January 17, from 11:30AM to 1PM ....
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Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
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John Fund to Headline Smart Business Hawaii Conference Jan. 11
By News Release @ 10:14 PM :: 9132 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The 36th Annual SBH Business & Investment Conference will be held January 11, 2012, from 8am to 2pm at the Ala Moana Hotel....
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Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
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Exclusive Hawaii Premiere: Battle for Brooklyn, Academy Award Contending Documentary About Eminent Domain
By Robert Thomas @ 8:02 PM :: 7886 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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On January 3 and 4, 2012, at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. each day, the Honolulu Academy of Arts Doris Duke Theater is presenting the Hawaii premiere of Battle For Brooklyn, the Academy Award-contending documentary about the Atlantic Yards eminent domain fight....
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Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
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Hawaii Ct App Upholds Attorneys Fees And Costs For Eminent Domain Appeals
By Robert Thomas @ 7:58 PM :: 5759 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The ICA relied on County of Hawaii v. C&J Coupe Family Ltd. P'ship, which held that if an eminent domain action is dismissed or otherwise fails, the property owner is entitled to recover the attorneys' fees and costs it incurs in the case....
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Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
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Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
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Abercrombie Releases $63.7M in CIP Funds
By News Release @ 1:27 PM :: 6474 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"These projects were identified by members of the State Legislature."
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Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
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Gallup: Americans see Themselves Closest to Romney, Huntsman, Paul -- Furthest from Obama, Bachmann
By Selected News Articles @ 12:41 PM :: 5263 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Americans perceive Jon Huntsman, Mitt Romney, and Ron Paul as closest to themselves ideologically, and Michele Bachmann and Barack Obama as furthest away.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
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Egypt's Winds of Change Give Way to Dark Clouds
By IPT News @ 12:16 PM :: 6520 Views :: World News, Family
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President Obama told Bill O'Reilly, "I think the Muslim Brotherhood is one faction in Egypt. They don't have majority support in Egypt."
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Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
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Mufi Hannemann and Ernie Martin Operative: Patty Teruya Forced out by Ethics Investigation
By Selected News Articles @ 2:10 AM :: 13653 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Politicians
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Another piece of the Leeward Community Benefits scandal all of which leads right back to Ernie Martin and Mufi Hannemann.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
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Hoku Can’t Pay Its Electric bill in Idaho, Freezing Temps May Destroy $390M plant
By Selected News Articles @ 1:11 AM :: 12082 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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Your ACT221 Tax Dollars at Work building the clean energy future, Hawaii ....
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Friday, December 30, 2011 |
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DLNR Seeks Nominees for Forestry Committees
By News Release @ 11:42 PM :: 6494 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is inviting applications from interested persons to become members of two of its forestry programs in Hawai‘i -- the Forest Stewardship and the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Programs.
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Friday, December 30, 2011 |
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Full Text: PUC Annual Report
By News Release @ 3:01 PM :: 6580 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...the Legislature has entrusted the Commission with increased authority and discretion in implementing the State's clean energy policies...the majority of the Commission‟s time and resources are devoted to this sector.
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Friday, December 30, 2011 |
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FTA: No Commitment on Federal Funds, Rail Demolition May Begin
By News Release @ 11:40 AM :: 10129 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The news release is the usual HART fluff. The real information is found in the FTA's letter to HART....
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Friday, December 30, 2011 |
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War Games, An Energy Crisis, and the Iranian Threat
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:02 AM :: 7725 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, providing passage for some 15.5 million barrels of crude oil per day, amounting to one third of the world's seaborne oil shipments.
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Friday, December 30, 2011 |
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State Senate to Censor Senators’ Online Comments
By Andrew Walden @ 2:45 AM :: 6343 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Misuse of openly accessible social media by elected officials or their staff should be dealt with by voters at the ballot box, not censors in the Communications office....
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Thursday, December 29, 2011 |
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OHA: Pezzulo Named Interim CEO
By News Release @ 11:22 PM :: 4233 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Chief Operating Officer Richard Pezzulo was named interim Chief Executive Officer. The appointment takes effect Dec. 31 until a search for a permanent CEO concludes....
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Thursday, December 29, 2011 |
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Obama Admin, Heritage Foundation Look Toward Consumer Incentives in Medicaid Reform
By Heritage Foundation @ 9:17 PM :: 8464 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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By shifting away from failed policies of central planning toward a consumer-driven program, the program has been successful on a number of levels.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011 |
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Hawaii has Nation's Highest Mortgage Balances, Payments
By News Release @ 5:03 PM :: 9068 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The average buyer in Hawaii, based on the average loan of $677,299 and an APR of 4%, would have a monthly payment for a 30 year mortgage (1 point) of $3,234 before taxes and insurance. The average payment for Mississippi would be $655 based on the closed loan amount ....
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Thursday, December 29, 2011 |
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Medicare Reimbursements: Doctors, Hospitals paid 40% more in Alaska
By Selected News Articles @ 3:21 PM :: 5897 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In Cardiology, for example, a left heart catheterization costs about $2,200 in Alaska and only $400 in Washington. In orthopedics, a knee surgery costs $6,400 in Alaska and only $1,700 in Washington....
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Thursday, December 29, 2011 |
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Electric Vehicles Lack a Spark – and soon will lack funding
By NCPA @ 3:14 PM :: 5579 Views :: National News, Ethics
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...now comes the lapse of several federal supports or incentives which allowed people/companies/governments to install the charging stations necessary to keep these care running. No chargers, no driving....
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Thursday, December 29, 2011 |
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Medicare Whac-A-Mole
By NCPA @ 3:08 PM :: 4659 Views :: National News, Ethics
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...by relying on a technical system of price controls and complicated payout formulas, Congress is continuing to play the same game that it has for years in which it drives down direct costs in one area only to see them spring up elsewhere....
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Thursday, December 29, 2011 |
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Assisted suicide still a no-go in Aloha State
By Selected News Articles @ 3:02 PM :: 6008 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Supporters of assisted suicide tried to use a 1909 law that permits the use remedies not typically authorized for terminally ill patients, but Hawaii Attorney General David Louie has responded in a legal opinion that the state law "does not authorize physicians to assist terminally ill patients with dying."
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Thursday, December 29, 2011 |
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Berg Wins Backing for New Waianae Access Road Study
By Tom Berg @ 2:47 PM :: 7225 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Yesterday we were a great team. We showed the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization's Policy Committee how important it was to secure the $1 million in funding for a new study to advance a secondary access road to serve the Waianae Coast.
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