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MICHIGAN

House gives pipeline veto power to state

Residents might not have any say in the approval of a pipeline set to be built along Interstate 96 on the city's south side under a measure approved Wednesday in the Michigan House. By a 61-44 vote, the House agreed to take away cities' veto power on pipelines passing through their borders on state-owned land and give it to the state government.

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Representatives elect DeRoche as House speaker

Rep. Craig DeRoche, R-Novi, won the nod of Republican state representatives for speaker of the House on Wednesday, going unchallenged. But the majority of Republican state representatives already supported DeRoche before the election, said Rep.

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Government offices observe Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced that all Secretary of State branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed Thursday. Licenses and plates that expire on Thursday can be renewed on Friday without penalty.

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Restaurant expands, relocates

A local restaurant has moved to a larger space a few feet away as East Lansing officials discuss a plan to redevelop its old location. Peking Express, 611 E.

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House debates pipeline

Testimony for a bill to allow a gas pipeline to run through Lansing and replace the one running through East Lansing was heard Tuesday in the Michigan House. The bill, introduced by State Rep.

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Beetle insecticide test results vary

Several insecticides tested against the emerald ash borer have proven to be somewhat effective, MSU researchers said. About six different products have worked fairly well, said David Smitley, a professor of entomology and an MSU Extension specialist.

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E.L. Council to review plan for condominium project

A plan to finance a $7 million condominium project on the west side of East Lansing has surfaced at the City Council level. Although the East Lansing Planning Commission still needs to review the project - which would classify vacant property next to Beaner's Gourmet Coffee, 270 W.

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Local health departments redistribute flu vaccines

Local health departments and private medical practices in Michigan are shifting their focus from local influenza vaccine shortages to a statewide scope. The main concern is now in the distribution of the vaccines to the highest-risk areas, rather than hoarding the vaccine for separate counties.

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Airline offers holiday flights to U.P.

The drive to the Upper Peninsula can be eight hours long. In some cases, it can take even longer. And flying can take passengers through other Midwestern states before finally arriving home. So North Central Aviation, a small charter airline, decided to offer service to students leaving from Lansing headed to four cities in the U.P., and vice versa, during the Thanksgiving holiday. "If you live in Escanaba or Iron Mountain, you need to go to Milwaukee before you can go home," said Tom Taylor, chief pilot and director of operations for North Central Aviation.

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Police to change focus

As the chilly, drizzly late-fall weather settles upon East Lansing, local law enforcement officers say they're anticipating weekend activity to calm down and move indoors. "It's been pretty quiet this fall, and it tends to naturally get quieter when it gets colder out and football is winding down," East Lansing police Capt.

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Jaycees host benefit helping Toys for Tots

Holiday shopping will be made easier with a one-stop shopping event sponsored by the Lansing Jaycees to benefit Toys for Tots. The event, which will offer products by a variety of vendors all in one location, will be held from 11 a.m.

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Student accused of rape to stand trial

The MSU student accused of raping an 18-year-old Emmons Hall floormate will stand trial, according to the Ingham County Prosecutor's office. Travis Eichten will be tried in front of Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Brown.

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Rogers promises to aid manufacturing

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, will head back to Washington, D.C., after winning the hearts of Republicans and Democrats in the 8th District. Rogers, who took more district votes than President Bush, skipped past his nearest House competitor, Democrat Bob Alexander, by about 80,000 votes on Tuesday.