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How to Write the State-of-the-Town Speech

David Murray | Posted 04.23.2012

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David Murray

State-of-the-town speeches exploded during the housing boom, when mayors could describe the growth in the tax base and bask in the glow. After everything went to hell in 2008, mayors would probably have preferred to skip the speech.

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How to Know the Real State of the Union: By Reading the State-of-the-Village Speeches

David Murray | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Murray

America's mayors, in their annual state of the village speeches at local libraries, chambers of commerce and community centers, are compelled to keep it real.

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The Hidden Costs of Nuclear Power

Alec Baldwin | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Doe, Nuclear Power Plants, Waterford, Stewart Brand, Hidden Costs, Nuclear, Long Island, Price Anderson, Nuclear Power, Bill Richardson, Nukes, Entergy, Brookhaven, Green News
Alec Baldwin

Often when discussing the advent of a new era in nuclear power generation, advocates for nukes tread lightly over certain subjects, such as waste disposal and security issues.

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