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By Editorial Team On June 28, 2016
Does California
shutdown mean the end of nuclear power? Not so fast.
By Jessica Mendoza, June 28, 2016, Christian Science Monitor
When Californias largest electric utility announced
last week that it would close the states last operational nuclear power plant,
supporters were quick to call the moment a potential game changer for America
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By Ed Ring On June 28, 2016
It should be an article of faith by now that in California, whatever the
teachers union wants, the teachers union gets. It is nonetheless surprising
that their reach might extend all the way to a recent decision by the San Francisco Unified School District
board to reject fifteen talented teachers who were part
of Teach for
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By Chuck Reed On June 27, 2016
Since Britains stunning vote to leave the
European Union, U.S.
markets have already plummeted and markets around the world are in
mayhem. Economists warn that the vote will continue to have adverse
consequences on financial institutions and markets around the globe, including
the U.S.,
for an unforeseen amount of time.
So what does that mean
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By Jon Coupal On June 26, 2016
In Chicago,
escalating property taxes are headline news. With the average property
tax bill due to go up by 13 percent and more increases in subsequent years
virtually guaranteed home ownership in the Windy City
is in deep peril. No one seems happy except the moving companies.
This drastic tax increase is the
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By David Crane On June 23, 2016
The secret to stellar grades and thriving students
is teachers, writes The Economist in a recent editorial. One study cited by the magazine found
that in a single years teaching the top 10% of teachers impart three times as
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By Editorial Team On June 21, 2016
In Step with Californias
Evolving Energy Policy, PG&E, Labor and Environmental Groups Announce
Proposal to Increase Energy Efficiency
By Pacific Gas and Electric Company, June 21, 2016, Business Wire
Reflecting Californias changing energy landscape,
PG&E today announced a Joint Proposal with labor and leading environmental
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