Friday, August 02, 2013

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House slams door on carbon tax - The Hill's E2-Wire
The House approved an amendment to legislation Friday that would prevent the White House from imposing a carbon tax without congressional approval.

The lower chamber agreed to Rep. Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) amendment by a 237-176 vote, with 12 Democrats crossing the aisle to support it.
Twitter / MichaelEMann: That #TuckerCarlson & his ...
That #TuckerCarlson & his laughable #DailyCaller are the only remaining refuge of support for #KenCuccinelli's #WarOnScience speaks volumes.
TheDartmouth.com: Milne argues for U.S. carbon tax
“Why shouldn’t polluters of today pay for conditions of tomorrow?” she asked.
B.C.’s carbon tax hurting businesses
the carbon tax paid by all B.C. enterprises (about $600 million per year) exceeds the revenues they save from slightly lower business tax rates
Bumper crop could mean record year for U.S. blueberries | Fresh Fruit Portal
As the blueberry season winds down in the Pacific Northwest, the U.S. is looking at possible record volume for the berry. A favorable climate and maturing plantations have meant a bumper crop and rising expectations.

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