2009 December « Summit County Citizens Voice

Internet Criticism Pushes China to Act on Pollution January 27, 2012

Under popular pressure, Chinese officials have begun to track the most pernicious measure of urban air pollution and promise to set new health standards and publish data on air pollution.

Violence Rises Sharply in Syria, Flustering Arab League Monitors January 27, 2012

Heavy bloodshed was reported Friday as Arab League monitors expressed exasperation and the United Nations made a step toward a possible resolution condemning the government.

In Syria, Arab League Monitors Face Severe Limits January 27, 2012

The visit, truncated by worries about volatile areas, revealed the limitations of the Arab League’s mission as the conflict shifted to clashes between armed groups and government security forces.

Egypt Bars Sam LaHood From Leaving January 27, 2012

The Obama administration threatened to withhold aid as Egypt confirmed it had kept at least a half-dozen Americans from leaving.

Colorado Independent

Tipton asks Congress to weaken water-storage regulations January 27, 2012

As part of a sustained effort to thin the federal government's powers to protect the environment, Third District Colorado Republican Congressman Scott Tipton is requesting a Capitol Hill hearing to examine water storage rules in the West.

In Colorado, Obama again ties clean energy to national security January 27, 2012

President Barack Obama Thursday drew repeated applause at a private event at Aurora's Buckley Air Force Base when he called on the country to work toward energy independence, which he called a matter of national security.

Finance execs rule today’s mad world of political spending January 26, 2012

Over the last 30 years, political contributions made by financial industry executives increased by 700 percent, according to new analysis by the watchdog Sunlight Foundation. Roughly 5,500 members of the finance, insurance, real estate sector gave $178.2 million to political committees and candidates during the 2010 election cycle, up from $15.4 million in t […]

Tipton struggles to win voter approval, but leads in early poll January 26, 2012

Public Policy Polling this week released survey results from Colorado's Third Congressional District, where first-term GOP Congressman Scott Tipton is being challenged by Democratic state Rep. Sal Pace. Although Tipton is leading among district voters, his job approval numbers come in under 40 percent.

Forest Service trail plan now set for March release

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Bob Berwyn

New rules will spell big changes for trail users on national forest lands in Summit County By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — Trail users in the high country could see some big changes this summer when the U.S. Forest Service finally unveils its long-awaited travel management plan for the White River National Forest. Currently, the [...]

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Weather: Closing out 2009 with new snow

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Bob Berwyn

Widespread snow across Colorado, with 2 to 4 inches in Summit County and more than a foot in other mountain areas. *Click on the more link for a fun photo essay of sunrise on the last day of 2009 By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — Widespread snow fell across the Colorado mountains Wednesday night, with [...]

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Journalist group looks into firing of Summit Daily reporter

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Bob Berwyn

The Society of Professional Journalists is looking for details of policy that guide the editorial integrity of the Summit Daily newsroom Disclosure: This is tough to write about because it’s me, but since you probably won’t read about it in the Summit Daily News, I thought I’d take a crack at reporting this objectively. Let [...]

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Antibiotics, sex hormones and sedatives in your water?

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Bob Berwyn

The EPA will consider setting standards for a new class of pollutants including many common household pharmaceuticals. Summit County is taking a preventive approach by trying to prevent at least some of the chemicals from reaching the water in the first place. By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — A local effort to prevent remnant pharmaceuticals [...]

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Dec. 30 weather: Let it snow (please!)

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Bob Berwyn

Western and southern mountains once again favored by storm track, with 11 inches at Powderhorn but only a dusting in Summit County By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — Ski areas around the state are reporting decent snow totals Wednesday morning, with 11 inches at Powderhorn (on the Grand Mesa, near Grand Junction), 8 inches at [...]

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