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ArchivesBass MTBE Plan FailsBy Julie Donnelly on Tuesday, July 26, 2005.President Bush has asked Congress to deliver an energy bill by the end of the week. And lawmakers are feverishly trying to finish the job. New Hampshire Representative Charlie Bass tried to insert a new provision into the bill that would shield MTBE makes from lawsuits. But it would have created a fund to compensate people affected by the the gasoline additive's leaking into the water supply. But over the weekend, the plan fell apart. Now the 2nd District Republican is defending his actions. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington. listen:
 Americans With Disabilities Act Turns 15By Kerry Grens on Tuesday, July 26, 2005.Today marked the fifteenth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Former President Bush signed the law that provides equity in employment, transportation, and accessibility. Since then, wheelchair ramps, signs in braille, and telecommunications devices for the deaf have multiplied across the country. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Kerry Grens has this progress report on how well New Hampshire has done to accommodate its citizens with disabilities. listen:
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