News - Powered by Yahoo NewsU.S. readies proposal to clamp down on frackin
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration wants to clamp down on shale gas drilling on public lands and set standards that proponents of tougher regulation hope will provide a blueprint for drilling oversight nationwide. Industry sources said the Interior Department could propose a new rule on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as early as Friday. The measure would require natural gas ...
Thu, 03 May 2012 19:33:01 -0700 -
Unions launch WorkCover campaig
NSW Unions have launched a campaign opposing state government plans to clamp down on WorkCover payments.
Sun, 20 May 2012 14:15:38 -0700 -
Kings prepare for Coyotes to clamp down on leading lin
The Kings' first line of center Anze Kopitar and wingers Dustin Brown and Justin Williams put on a show in Game 1. That trio is old and wise enough to know that life probably won't be as easy in Game 2.
Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:16 -0700 -
Beijing to clamp down on illegal alien
Beijing is to begin a clamp down on foreigners illegally entering, residing or working in the national capital to improve social security, according to a local authority announcement on Monday.
Tue, 15 May 2012 22:51:11 -0700 -
Police to clamp down on derby troubl
Police chiefs have vowed they will "clamp down" on anyone intent on causing trouble around Monday's crucial Manchester derby.
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:50:18 -0700 -
City Hall Will Clamp Down on Rallie
City Hall on Thursday announced vague plans to clamp down on protests, while jailed opposition leaders urged some 200 people rallying for a fifth day in a row not to give up.
Thu, 10 May 2012 10:26:56 -0700 -
Taliban destroys opium crops for first time ever in Afghanistan citing religious reason
Kabul, May 21 (ANI): The Taliban has destroyed opium fields in eastern Afghanistan in a surprise clamp down on the drug cultivation that provides a major part of its funding.
Mon, 21 May 2012 00:07:29 -0700 -
Judges clamp down on AWOL juror
If you?re thinking of ignoring that notice to appear for jury duty in Chippewa County, be prepared to explain yourself in front of a judge.
Sun, 20 May 2012 06:00:00 -0700 -
Truck clamp-down snares offende
A QUEENSLAND truckie faces several driving charges and his truck being taken off the road after a traffic stop near Ceduna yesterday.
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:51:55 -0700 -
Journal Publishers in China Vow to Clamp Down on Academic Frau
By David Cyranoski of Nature magazine The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) in Beijing has taken the lead among the country's publishers in trying to clamp down on academic misconduct. [More]
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