Advanced Biofuel Trade Associations Express Support For Tax Policy On Second-Generation Biofuels

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

As Congress takes action on critical tax incentive packages, the leading advanced biofuel trade associations reemphasized the importance of advanced biofuels as promising opportunities for the United States to reduce its reliance on oil and create green jobs. Sustained and diverse federal programs, including tax incentives, can help producers secure ...

Senate Democrats, Republicans Sparring Over Appellate Nominee

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy said he will press ahead with a confirmation hearing for President Barack Obama’s nominee for a San Francisco-based appeals court over Republican attempts to postpone it. Find more info about Senate Democrats, Republicans Sparring Over Appellate Nominee photos videos pictures. read more

Dodd Would Let Fed ‘Unwind’

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd unveiled a plan to overhaul financial rules and give the Federal Reserve power to break up big firms that threaten U.S. economic stability

CPRIT Funds First Cancer Prevention Grants

Friday, March 12th, 2010

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) today awarded over $6.8 million to fund twelve new cancer prevention programs through local clinics, health districts, community-based organizations, and academic institutions across the state of Texas. This is the very first round of prevention grants awarded in CPRIT's 10-year, $3 ...

Dodd to Unveil Own Financial Rules Overhaul

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said he will release his version of legislation to overhaul financial rules, signaling that talks on a compromise have collapsed