Posts Tagged ‘U.S.’

Man injured in U.S. 2 crash on July 9 dies

Man injured in U.S. 2 crash on July 9 dies
The Startup man is the 55th person to die on the highway since 1999. SNOHOMISH — A man injured in a four-car accident on U.S. 2 near Snohomish last month died later from his injuries.

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Oil firms challenge U.S. deepwater drilling ban

Oil firms challenge U.S. deepwater drilling ban
Source: Reuters * Judge to decide on temporary injunction by Wednesday * BP planning to extend bank credit lines * Company’s shares fall more than 4.5 percent * BP says 23,000 barrels of oil collected on Sunday …

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Construction Safety Regulations & the U.S. Workforce

Going to work can sometimes be the most dangerous thing a person can do, especially when they have a high risk job in construction. Many of us don’t have to take our lives and personal well being into account while on the job, but there are numerous occupations out there that require a certain amount of watchfulness and attention. From construction site falls to gas explosions, thousands of construction… Continue reading

U.S., partners agree to sanctions on Iran

U.S., partners agree to sanctions on Iran
The United States reached agreement Tuesday with Russia, China and other major powers on a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that would modestly expand and stiffen sanctions on Iran for its failure to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

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U.S. judge to hear Toyota suits in Calif.

U.S. judge to hear Toyota suits in Calif.
WASHINGTON, April 10 (UPI) — About 100 sudden-acceleration lawsuits against Toyota Motor Corp. will be heard by a U.S. district court judge in California, a federal panel has decided.

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Judge orders construction on reservoir in Palm Beach County; could seal fate of U.S. Sugar land buy

Judge orders construction on reservoir in Palm Beach County; could seal fate of U.S. Sugar land buy
The Miami federal judge overseeing Everglades cleanup issued a ruling Wednesday that could prove the final nail in the coffin of Gov. Charlie Crist ’s controversial Big Sugar land buy — or serve as a judicial kick in the butt to finally seal the much-delayed, twice-downsized deal.

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U.S. court rejects suit over blocked construction on R.I. Native American site

U.S. court rejects suit over blocked construction on R.I. Native American site
Downing/Salt Pond Partners sought state compensation for construction halt

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Capitol View developer’s wife seeks money seized by U.S. Attorney

Capitol View developer’s wife seeks money seized by U.S. Attorney
The wife of the developer of Harrisburg’s failed Capitol View Commerce Center has filed a claim in federal court, asking for the $1.2 million the U.S. Attorney’s office seized from her home and bank accounts affiliated with Industrial Design and Construction Inc., a company connected to the project.  

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