Dozens, and potentially hundreds, of gas stations around California are choosing to shut down rather than comply with a state mandate that would require owners to purchase new equipment to reduce vapor emissions at the pump. The requirement, known as Phase II in the state’s Enhanced Vapor Recovery Program, is set to go into effect in April.
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Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., criticizes mainstream media for not reporting loads of pork in proposed legislation.
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Now that the election is over, what was evident to many Americans is now becoming crystal clear – there never were major differences between Barack Obama and John McCain, and they would be working closely together no matter who was elected.
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