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Trump administration pushes New York pipeline projects to ease energy costs
(The Center Square) — The Trump administration is backing a pair of natural gas pipeline projects that industry experts say could lower costs for New York consumers, but the push to bring more gas to the northeast faces legal challenges and opposition from elected officials. The Department of Energy announced this week that it is pumping $42 million into reviving the 125-mile Constitution Pipeline, which would carry fracked natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York, saying the move will provide New York and other Northeast states with more access to cheaper fuel. The money, from a ...
In combating China, McCormick wants help from South Korea and Japan
(The Center Square) – Following a four-day trip to South Korea and Japan earlier this month, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., emphasized the importance of those alliances for the United States against China and North Korea. “We're in an existential battle with our primary adversary in the world, China, and we're vying for leadership in AI, economic leadership, military leadership, and in order to maintain America's role as a global superpower, we're going to need to rely on great alliances,” McCormick said during a press call with reporters on Oct. 14. “And two of our most ...
Many bipartisan bills are poised to fail in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG — As state lawmakers wrap up their legislative session, a long list of proposals with bipartisan support and keen public interest is on track to fail, forcing those issues back to the starting line next year. Some, like a deal on regulating skill games, have sunk under pressure from warring and monied special interests. Others, like a long-sought measure to let child sexual abuse survivors file related lawsuits beyond the statute of limitations, became partisan bargaining chips. In a contentious election year with legislative control at stake, each party is also hesitant to ...
Grand Mosque in Paris celebrates its 100th anniversary and interfaith dialogue
PARIS (AP) — A hundred years ago, Paris erected a monumental mosque to honor Muslim soldiers from French colonies who fought in World War I. It's now an integral part of the capital's bustling Latin Quarter, and as it celebrates its centenary, worshippers are reflecting on being Muslim in ...