Sebelius vetoes western Kansas coal plants

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Gov. Kathleen Sebelius surprised absolutely no one today by vetoing legislation designed to resurrect two coal plants in Western Kansas.

Now comes the big question mark: do lawmakers have the two-thirds majorities needed to override her veto? We'll find out in two weeks when lawmakers return to Topeka.

Quick history lesson: Sunflower Electric Power Corp. wants to build coal plants near Holcomb. State regulator rejects project because of carbon emissions. Legislature cries foul, four times passes legislation to authorize plants. Sebelius vetoes all four efforts.

Here's what Sebelius, a Democrat, had to say today in her latest veto:

“Last year, I vetoed legislation that forced the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to issue air quality permits for two new coal fired plants which would produce 11 million tons of carbon dioxide each year. These new plants would generate 1400 megawatts of electricity, most of which would be exported to Colorado and Texas. In fact, Kansas would only get 200 megawatts of electricity, while we would get all of the new pollution.

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1. K&R Good.

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2. Appalachia's turning into a toxic waste dump third world America

Wanna see the prosperity thanks to mountaintop removal in Wise County, Virginia ? http://www.wisecountyissues.com/?p=138 Hannity and O'Reilly SHUT THE FUCK UP !