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Past problems for company at heart of oil spill
AP This July 28, 2010 photo provided by the State of Michigan shows what Michigan officials say is a sheen By TIM MARTIN and DAVID RUNK, Associated Press Writers 25 mins ago BATTLE CREEK, Mich.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:04:15 GMT

Truro homeowner defends pet coyote
A Truro man charged with cruelty to a coyote found living with him said yesterday he treated the animal like a dog, allowing her to sometimes sleep in his bed.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:02:08 GMT

Sen. Inhofe opposes energy bill that could help Oklahoma City manufacturer
Though a new Senate energy bill includes provisions that could help an Oklahoma City manufacturer and others to boost natural gas vehicles, Sen.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:01:54 GMT

Lawmakers challenge state permitting process
A bipartisan group of House legislators, including several from Cape Cod and Nantucket, are asking state Attorney General Martha Coakley to take a hard look at a proposal to overhaul how land-based wind energy projects are approved.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:01:26 GMT

Oklahoma state Capitol cuts costs through energy-saving measures
Cutting off the lights that shine on the Capitol rotunda at night, turning off lights in the parking lots and changing to high-efficiency lightbulbs are helping the state reduce energy usage.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:59:24 GMT