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Sounding a familiar clean-energy theme, President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced details of a proposed energy rebate program he hopes will spur demand for insulation and water heaters - and jobs for hurting Americans.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has said he would support lifting a ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants in the state. But if an effort in the Legislature to repeal the ban fails again this year, it could be an issue the new governor will have to consider.
U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota has introduced a measure aimed at blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating pollution-causing greenhouse gases.