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Politics : View from the Center and Left

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To: quehubo who wrote (55514)3/22/2008 8:48:11 PM
From: Bearcatbob  Read Replies (1) of 542243
 
Que - it hurts because some politicians are already buying the koolaide. The governor of Kansas just killed two coal plants. This nonsense will not end until the lights start going out.

cbsnews.com

Kan. Gov. Vetoes Coal-Fired Power Plants
No Veto Override Expected on Bill Aimed At Building Greenhouse Gas-Emitting Power Stations

cbsnews.com

Kansas Regulator Rejects New Power Plants
So. Utilities, GOP Resist Renewable Energy


(AP) Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed a bill Friday allowing two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas, but supporters promised to renew their efforts to make sure they get built.

Those supporters weren't sure, however, whether they'll try to override the veto or draft another bill. They need two-thirds majorities in both chambers to nullify a veto, and they appeared to be short in the House. .....................
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