In his speech last night at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, President Obama emphasized “the basic bargain at the heart of America’s story: the promise that hard work will pay off; that responsibility will be rewarded; that everyone gets a fair shot, and everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same [...]
Free Market Lowering US CO2 Emissions
Environmentalists were stunned today by reports that CO2 emissions in the United States have plummeted to a 20 year low. Green activists must have been scratching their heads at this news. But we left the Kyoto Treaty! We didn’t pass the expensive and draconian Cap and Tax Bill! How could this be? And who can blame them for their confusion? [...]
Ousted Duke Energy CEO Refutes Successor’s Claims
(RALEIGH) – The man ousted as CEO of Duke Energy right after a merger with Progress Energy got a chance to answer the charges of the man who took his place in a surprise move that prompted a Utilities Commission probe. Click on the video report…
Pat McCrory Says He Would Also Refuse to Expand Medicaid
At a stop in Cary the Republican candidate for Governor outlined his ideas for the state’s economy and energy policies. Click on the video report…
Duke Energy Board Had Thoughts of Replacing Johnson Before the Merger
Members of the North Carolina Utilities Commission were caught by surprise when the Progress Energy CEO Bill Johnson was replaced by Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers just minutes after the merger of the two companies. The commission called a special hearing requiring Rogers to answer questions. The commission gave final approval to the merger with [...]
