Indiana right-to-work bill advances
The state House voted 55-41 for the measure, which also looks likely to pass the Republican-controlled Senate, The Associated Press reported. Daniels, who gave the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, says he’d sign the bill. It could hit his desk before Indianapolis hosts the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, the AP reported.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71978.html#ixzz1ka81vxdA
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Congress Can Constitutionally Skirt Obama on Keystone
Attorneys at the Congressional Research Service have determined that lawmakers can pass a bill requiring a permit for the pipeline.
http://news.investors.com/Article/598760/201201241804/approving-keystone-through-legislative-end-run.htm
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Keep the Dulles Rail Project On Track
A clash last year over where to locate the Silver Line station at Dulles prompted a months-long impasse, resolved finally thanks to the mediation of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Now, two fresh quarrels have created new uncertainties.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/keep-the-dulles-rail-project-on-track/2012/01/13/gIQAj3CQRQ_print.htm