Streetlights

Michigan Town Tearing Out Its Streetlights In Cost-Cutting Measure

The Huffington Post | Alexander Eichler | Posted 01.07.2012

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The economic slowdown has put countless people out of work and eliminated millions of dollars in homeowner wealth. States and cities haven't been immu...

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Class Warfare Indeed

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Social Security, Debt, Class Warfare, Wealthy, Streetlights, Washington, Bernie Sanders, Corporate Taxes, Republican, Deficit, Bailout, Unions, Robber Barons, Poor, Protester, Taxes, Robert Reich, Budget, War, Millionaires, Democrat, Rant, Billionaires, Rich, National Guard, Sanders, Wall Street, Wisconsin, Corporations, Tax, So Be It, Afghanistan, Bonuses, Strikebreaking, Politics News
Chris Weigant

Before I even begin here, I'd like to address what my critics will respond with, when they hear what I have to say. They're going to call these ideas...

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Let There Be (LED) Light!

Jeff Bocan | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: LED Lights, Venture Capital, Jeff Bocan, Relume Technologies, LED Lighting, Venture Capitalists, Beringea, Streetlights, Green News
Jeff Bocan

LED lighting is an excellent and meaningful first step we can take on the long road of becoming a clean energy/cleantech society.

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Paul Krugman: The Lights Are Literally Going Out On America

nytimes.com | PAUL KRUGMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Erie Canal, Budget Cuts, Streetlights, Unemployment Insurance, Fresno, Hawaii, Philadelphia, Colorado Springs, Barack Obama, Recession, Federal Budget, Business News

The lights are going out all over America -- literally. Colorado Springs has made headlines with its desperate attempt to save money by turning off a ...

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Colorado Springs Streetlight Adoption Program Seeks To Fill Budget Gaps

Colorado Springs Gazette | DANIEL J. CHACON and JOANNA BEAN | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Adopt a Streetlight, Colorado Springs Budget, Colorado Springs, Streetlights, Denver News

For a price, Colorado Springs residents can restore power to some of the 8,000 to 10,000 streetlights being turned off by the city to save money. T...

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