Silicon Valley evolves from technological, economic engine to California political machineSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Silicon Valley, the nation’s center of high-tech innovation, is exporting a new kind of product — frustrated former CEOs leaping from the boardroom to politics with promises to return economic luster to the Golden State. Obama advisers signal broad support for House Democratic energy billWASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Wednesday called a Democratic House proposal to reduce greenhouse gases and tackle climate change a “jobs bill” and an investment in new energy priorities, rejecting Republican criticism that it will undermine the economy by increasing costs for consumers. Zuma looks ahead as his party expects overwhelming victory in South Africa electionJOHANNESBURG — The man widely expected to be South Africa’s next president is looking beyond Wednesday’s parliamentary elections, eager to set up a new government that he says will be responsive to the black majority’s hopes for better lives. Zuma looks ahead as his party expects overwhelming victory in South Africa electionJOHANNESBURG — The man widely expected to be South Africa’s next president is looking beyond Wednesday’s parliamentary elections, eager to set up a new government that he says will be responsive to the black majority’s hopes for better lives. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to head health and human services sent to full SenateWASHINGTON — Kathleen Sebelius won Senate committee approval as health secretary over Republican opposition Tuesday, putting her on track for a final Senate vote in coming days. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to head health and human services sent to full SenateWASHINGTON — Kathleen Sebelius won Senate committee approval as health secretary over Republican opposition Tuesday, putting her on track for a final Senate vote in coming days. Her expected confirmation would complete President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, which held its first formal meeting Monday without Sebelius there. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to head health and human services sent to full SenateWASHINGTON — Kathleen Sebelius won Senate committee approval as health secretary over Republican opposition Tuesday, putting her on track for a final Senate vote in coming days. Pelosi vows to pass legislation addressing climate change this year as House begins hearingsWASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she’s determined to pass legislation addressing climate change this year. Republicans call for more time on climate bill as House launches days of hearingsWASHINGTON — As Congress begins to debate climate change in earnest, the science is taking a back seat to economics: How much will it cost to slow the earth’s warming because of man-made pollution — and what’s the cost of doing nothing? |
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