Nuclear watchdog group says Duke Energy plant among 2011 “near misses” – News & Observer (blog)

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Nuclear watchdog group says Duke Energy plant among 2011 "near misses"
News & Observer (blog)
The Union of Concerned Scientists, a nuclear watchdog group, lists a Duke Energy nuclear power plant among last year's significant industry mishaps the organization calls "near misses." None of the 15 incidents cited by the UCS posed immediate danger
US nuclear oversight too lax: science groupAFP
Nuclear safety report cites Duke plantCharlotte Observer

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Watchdog group pursues more openness in government – FederalNewsRadio.com

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Watchdog group pursues more openness in government
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By Michael O'Connell On President Obama's first day in office, he ushered in a new era of open government by challenging agencies to shine more light on their inner workings. Three years later, that's not always happening, at least according to the

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Group links bill to Tillis donors – Charlotte Observer

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Group links bill to Tillis donors
Charlotte Observer
By Jim Morrill A North Carolina watchdog group Tuesday accused House Speaker Thom Tillis of "muscling through legislation" for a campaign donor last year over the objections of several consumer groups and even the Pentagon.
Group blasts Tillis for campaign finance report omissionsWRAL.com
Group questions Tillis' links to consumer loan businessNBC17.com

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Germany watchdog group asks to stop voluntary castration for

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Deal reached between Sacramento Kings and NBA · Germany watchdog group asks to stop voluntary castration for pedophile · Courageous Sheriff continues forward against ridicule · Streets to the Ring: Lamont Peterson

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Watchdog Group Says Romney Super PAC Broke Election Law – ABC News (blog)

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Watchdog Group Says Romney Super PAC Broke Election Law
ABC News (blog)
A group that fights for campaign finance disclosures formally filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Monday, claiming that the “super PAC” supporting Mitt Romney is illegally showing an ad from the candidate's 2008 run for president.
Campaign watchdog group files complaint over Mitt Romney Michigan adDetroit Free Press
Watchdog: Romney super PAC broke lawUPI.com
HUFFPOST FUNDRACE – Call For Romney Super PAC InvestigationHuffington Post
New York Times -Washington Times
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Fairfield County Lawmakers Get Failing Green Grade – The Daily Weston

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Fairfield County Lawmakers Get Failing Green Grade
The Daily Weston
L. Scott Frantz, R-Greenwich, receive failing grades from a state watchdog group on their environmental voting records in 2011. This is the second in a two-part series on environmental voting records of state legislators in Fairfield County,

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Watchdog: State’s problems a big concern for businesses – Peoria Journal Star

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Watchdog: State's problems a big concern for businesses
Peoria Journal Star
Tom Johnson, who heads the public policy watchdog group, said the greatest concern to the business community is predictability. "(Surveys and reports) deal with the tax structure as it is today, not what it could be or would be," Johnson said.

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Rockwood watchdog group to have candidate forums – STLtoday.com

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Rockwood watchdog group to have candidate forums
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Rockwood Stakeholders for Real Solutions, a watchdog group of residents in the Rockwood School District, is sponsoring three candidate forums for the four candidates running for two seats on the Board of Education during the April 3 election.

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Study: Gingrich, Santorum Plans Would Hike Deficit – CNBC.com

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Study: Gingrich, Santorum Plans Would Hike Deficit
CNBC.com
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a Washington-based budget watchdog group, estimates that the wrenching budget cuts proposed by Ron Paul would lessen the flow of red ink compared with current policies but still leave the
Budget watchdog: Most GOP hopefuls would increase debtUSA TODAY
Watchdog: GOP plans also would grow debtPress Herald
Group: Santorum, Gingrich plans have big deficitsCBS News
San Antonio Express
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Old consumer watchdog group keeps an eye on new tricks

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Old consumer watchdog group keeps an eye on new tricks | News 14 Carolina is dedicated to providing local news and information that's important to you in the Triangle, Sandhills, Charlotte and Greensboro.

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