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Opposition Rises to Increased Nuclear Power Use; Offshore Drilling Support Rebounds
-Bruce DrakePredictably, opposition to increased use of nuclear power has spiked after the Japan crisis. But support for offshore drilling, which dropped after last year's Gulf oil spill, has bounced back.
Support for Construction of Nuclear Plants in the U.S. Drops Following Japan Crisis
-Bruce DrakeMajorities of Americans have consistently supported construction of new nuclear plants in recent years, but a new poll shows that the public is now roughly split on that question in the wake of the Japanese nuclear crisis.
Obama on Oil: Tapping Strategic Reserves Possible, But It's a Last Resort
-Alex Wagner"We've been having this conversation for nearly four decades now." Vowing not to hand reform off to the next administration, Obama said, "I think the American people are tired of that. They're tired of talk."
Bobby Jindal Under Scrutiny Over Corporate Donations to Wife's Foundation
-Politics Daily StaffSupriya Jindal's charitable foundation has collected hundreds of thousands of dollars from corporations that do business with the Louisiana government.
Haley Barbour's Washington Week: Jabs at Obama, Romney in 2012 Preview
-Jill LawrenceThe Mississippi governor laid down political and policy markers this week while potential presidential primary rivals dithered, misspoke or held private meetings.
New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman's Decision Not to Run is Setback for Democrats
-Tom DiemerAnother disappointment for Senate Democrats: Sen. Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico has decided not to run for reelection next year.
Under the Northern Lights -- How Norway Sets Example for Oil Drilling
-Bob ReissAs Washington begins revamping offshore drilling safety rules in the wake of last year's Deepwater Horizon disaster, the Norwegian system offers valuable lessons.
Poll: Democrats and Republicans Strongly Favor Alternative Energy Incentives, Tax Overhaul
-Bruce DrakeA Gallup poll asked about eight possible actions that Congress could take in 2011 and the two that got the biggest majorities across party lines were providing incentives to develop alternative energy and revamping the tax code.
Obama: 'Cut Wasteful Spending' and Focus on Job Creation
-Tom DiemerObama wants to shift government resources to programs that help the private sector create jobs through innovation in energy, education and medical research.
In Ohio, Newt Gingrich Handicaps 2012 GOP Presidential Field
-Politics Daily StaffIn the early going, Gingrich said Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin and MIke Huckabee all have advantages heading into the 2012 presidential campaign.
Obama, Gingrich and 'Winning the Future': Petty Larceny or Fair Game?
-Jill LawrenceWhen does a phrase belong to a politician? We are apparently witnessing a transfer of ownership when it comes to "winning the future."
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