Temporary Tax Breaks: Which Ones Affect You?
The House tax bill extends more than 50 expired tax breaks through the end of 2014.
Pipeline designed to deliver cheap Marcellus Shale gas to the Northeast gets federal approval
Federal energy regulators have approved a $700 million pipeline project designed to ferry cheap Marcellus Shale natural gas from Pennsylvania into high-priced markets in New England and New York.
New Mexico's wealth gap springs from failure to develop private sector, residents, leaders say
Tucked in the mountains of one of the poorest states is one of the nation's wealthiest counties: Los Alamos, which, except for its landscapes, looks decidedly unlike the rest of New Mexico.
Electrical issues forces shutdown of Missouri nuclear plant; no risk to the public, NRC says
Ameren Corp.'s nuclear plant in mid-Missouri has been shut down due to an electrical equipment failure, but the company and federal regulators say there is no risk to the public.
Puerto Rico governor says deal reached; buses, trains won't be paralyzed
Puerto Rico's governor said late Sunday that lawmakers have reached a last-minute agreement on a proposed oil tax increase and that public transportation will not be paralyzed as previously planned.
Alaska lawmakers hold private meetings on gas project, sign confidentiality agreements
Alaska lawmakers, legislative staff and gas-line consultants attended private meetings and signed confidentiality agreements about the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project.
With mining hopes at stake, Greenland votes after premier resigned over misuse of funds
Greenland's hopes of a mining boom are shrouded in uncertainty as voters on the ice-capped Arctic island decide Friday who will replace a local government that collapsed after its leader admitted to using taxpayers' money for private trips.
SD producers: Keystone XL pipeline not a cure-all for rail delays that have plagued farmers
South Dakota farmers are nearing the end of a record corn harvest this week, but they have serious concerns about grain prices, storage options and rail congestion heading into spring.
Puerto Rico to freeze public transportation, road projects amid legislative impasse on oil tax
Puerto Rico's government is preparing to paralyze public transportation across the U.S. territory following a legislative impasse over a proposed oil tax increase meant to strengthen a debt-ridden transportation agency amid growing bankruptcy concerns.
Judge in Reno grants state request to block Uber from operating ride-sharing in Nevada
A Washoe County District Court judge granted the state's request late Tuesday for a court order blocking the ride-sharing company Uber Technologies from operating unregulated in Nevada, saying Uber's refusal to comply with the necessary state licensing requirements could put the public's safety at risk.
United Technologies CEO announces retirement, succeeded by chief financial officer
Louis Chenevert (Shen-eh-'VAIR), the chief executive officer of aerospace and building systems giant United Technologies Corp., is retiring abruptly after six years and will be succeeded by the company's chief financial officer.
Indiana Supreme Court considers school bus fees, queries extent of free education guarantee
Indiana Supreme Court justices quizzed lawyers in a case over school busing fees Monday about the limit of the state's constitutional guarantee of a free public education.
Asian stocks gain after China rate cut, traders look ahead to OPEC meeting
Asian stocks rose Monday after China's surprise interest rate cut as investors looked ahead to European inflation data due out this week and OPEC meeting to discuss oil production levels.
NTSB meeting to consider report proposals following Metro-North accidents
Federal regulators studying a deadly New York derailment are considering proposals and recommendations following five accidents related to the Metro-North Railroad.
With Senate vote nearing, supporters seek last vote needed to pass it and send to President
Supporters of a Senate bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline are still scrambling to find one last vote with the clock ticking.
Engineering group gives low grades for Montana infrastructure
A group of professional engineers say in a report slated for release Tuesday that Montana schools, wastewater treatment facilities and other infrastructure have slid into disrepair and are in need of investment.
Congress is voting on Keystone pipeline, but obscure Nebraska panel could still hold sway
Congress is scrambling to vote on the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but the project could still end up before an obscure commission in Nebraska that regulates telephones, taxi cabs and grain bins.
Rockford exploring partnership with Uber, says smartphone app could fill transportation gaps
The city of Rockford is considering a publicly funded partnership with Uber, the company whose GPS-based smartphone app connects people with the nearest taxi or rideshare car at the click of a button.
Natural gas pipeline protesters hope weekend 'summit' will mobilize opposition
Opponents of a plan to construct a natural gas pipeline across northern Massachusetts hope their weekend rally will mobilize public opinion against the project.
