Dan Springer Archive

Taxpayers footing the bill for college football stadium frenzy

Published March 11, 2013

Some might be surprised to learn that taxpayers are footing part of the bill for college football stadiums. 

GOP Reversal: Yes To DREAMers

Published March 04, 2013

Two states previously opposed to tuition for undocumented immigrants make a reversal, with the help of GOP lawmakers.

Solar subsidies dim, putting future of industry in doubt

Published February 06, 2013

For decades, supporters of renewable power have been singing the praises about the possibilities of capturing energy from the sun. But now federal, state and local incentives are being slashed, leading some to conclude the future of solar power in the U.S. is dimming. 

American judge rules against Canadian polluter, but will justice flow both ways?

Published December 17, 2012

Judge Lonny Suko ruled that Teck Resources is liable for clean-up costs and potential damages as a result of dumping nearly 10 million tons of slag, waste from its large smelting operation, into the Columbia River, which carried the pollution south across the U.S. border.

Allegation of unions putting illegal immigrants on voter rolls clouds Nevada voting

Published November 05, 2012

Allegation of unions putting illegal immigrants on voter rolls clouds Nevada voting

Published November 05, 2012

Just hours before voters go to the polls in the battleground state of Nevada, a national group has announced it plans to file a complaint regarding illegal immigrants purportedly being allowed to vote.

Team Romney battles in Nevada amid Obama's advantage in numbers, early voting

Published November 05, 2012

Team Romney battles in Nevada amid Obama's advantage in numbers, early voting

Published November 05, 2012

Mitt Romney will need to pull an inside straight to win Nevada and its six electoral votes.

Taxpayer-backed solar firm under fire after bankruptcy, questions over defective panels

Published October 26, 2012

Another solar company that received taxpayer support before going bankrupt is facing tough questions from Congress and a criminal investigation -- following in the footsteps of solar-panel firm Solyndra. 

Obama, Romney talk tough on China -- but could it hurt the US economy?

Published October 19, 2012

As the race for the White House heads into the home stretch, there does appear to be at least one area of agreement between the two candidates. Each thinks the United States should get tougher on China. In fact, President Obama and Mitt Romney have been trying to out-tough each other when it comes to how they would deal with China over the next four years.