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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 An environmental group wants South Carolina senators to reject a bill meant to trump federal energy standards by allowing manufacturers to make and sell traditional incandescent bulbs.

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Obama pushes plans in State of the Union that flopped before

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 FACT CHECK: Obama skims over election-year political realities in laying out plans

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Drilling ban lifted; uncertainties still face Gulf

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Drilling moratorium imposed after BP spill lifted but uncertainties still face Gulf residents

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