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by Adam Doster
10:32am
Tue May 13, 2008
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Solar Legislation Gains Steam Nationwide, Languishes In Illinois

Environment

By refusing to change zoning requirements or issue the necessary permits, local officials-- often on aesthetic grounds -- have long inhibited homeowners from outfitting their properties with energy-saving amenities like solar panels and wind turbines.

According to USA ...

PI Original
by Adam Doster
11:29am
Wed May 7, 2008

Nuclear Shills Descend On Chicago

Energy

Don't be surprised if you cross paths with Mr. Burns this week.

Proponents of nuclear power have gathered in Chicago for the Nuclear Energy Institute's annual conference, a showcase of how nuclear technology can purportedly solve our climate woes:

"No ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
10:38am
Sun May 4, 2008

More Gas Tax Fumes

White House '08

Faced with a barrage of ads from the Clinton campaign criticizing his opposition to a federal gas tax holiday, Obama hit back hard yesterday, ridiculing Hillary's position. In response, the Clinton campaign argued that Obama's comments on the issue shouldn't be taken "...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
10:45am
Sat May 3, 2008

The Meaning Of "Experience"

Hillary Clinton

As the gas tax debate has raged this past week between the presidential candidates in Indiana, one recurring suggestion is that Barack Obama's current opposition to a national gas tax holiday is hypocritical or an example of "flip-flopping." Those making this ...

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by Josh Kalven
6:31pm
Fri May 2, 2008

150 Economists Back Obama On The Gas Tax

White House '08

As we noted earlier this week, there's been quite the feud on the presidential campaign trail and airwaves lately, with Hillary Clinton and John McCain advocating in favor of a gas tax holiday this summer and Barack Obama rejecting such proposals as "political stunts&quot...

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by Adam Doster
9:56am
Wed Apr 30, 2008

Illinois' Failed Gas Tax Moratorium

Hillary Clinton

In his ranging economic speech two weeks ago, Sen. John McCain announced his support for a summer gas-tax holiday that would suspend the 18.4¢ federal gas tax and 24.4¢ diesel tax between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Sen. Hillary Clinton then jumped on the bandwagon with a ...

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by Mose Buchele
12:22pm
Thu Apr 24, 2008
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Great Lakes Wind Farms On The Horizon?

Environment
Three groups are proposing the development of offshore wind farms in on Wisconsin's portion of Lake Michigan.
PI Original
by Mose Buchele
10:43am
Thu Apr 24, 2008

Durbin Urges Investigation Of Skyrocketing Oil Prices

Congress

Dick Durbin is pushing the Federal Trade Commission to look into the record high cost of oil. In a letter sent yesterday, the Illinois Senator noted that the market has experienced "unexplained spikes" in the cost of fuel, especially diesel, and said it was the ...

PI Original
by Mose Buchele
3:10pm
Wed Apr 9, 2008

Wind Farm Planned For Central Illinois

Energy

While farmers in Illinois grow corn and soybeans for biodiesel, the Prairie State may soon be producing a different kind of alternative energy. Dominion Resources, a Virginia based energy company, has announced plans to buy 25,000 acres in central Illinois to build the ...