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Kay Plantes: Err on caution’s side in Great Lakes
Wisconsin State Journal - Madison WI, Feb 23, 2010 / Whenever a decision has uncertain outcomes but ones that cannot be reversed, economists argue to take the prudent route and avoid irreparable harm.
Obama reveals idea to clean Great Lakes
The Badger Herald - Univ of Wisconsin - Madison WI, Feb 23, 2010 / The Obama administration unveiled a five-year $2.2 billion plan Sunday to clean up the Great Lakes, presenting goals to combat rising toxic contamination, pollution levels and exotic species invasion in the lakes.
EPA announces plan to clean up Great Lakes and fight those ginormous invading fish
greenrightnow.com, Feb 22, 2010 / Even after monumental clean-ups that rescued the Great Lakes from acid rain and industrial dumping in the 20th Century, these national water resources continue to suffer environmental assaults.
EPA announces plan to clean up Great Lakes and fight those ginormous invading fish
NBC - WBRE PAHomePage.com - Wilkes-Barre PA, Feb 22, 2010 / Even after monumental clean-ups that rescued the Great Lakes from acid rain and industrial dumping in the 20th Century, these national water resources continue to suffer environmental assaults.
U.S. announces plan to clean up Great Lakes
TuscolaToday.com - Caro MI, Feb 22, 2010 / A year after President Barack Obama proposed a plan to clean up the Great Lakes, the U.S. government on Sunday laid out its plan to improve the ecology of the major bodies of water that support much of U.S. agriculture and industry.
New plan aims to rescue the Great Lakes
WTGN TV - Chicago IL, Feb 21, 2010 / Environmental experts and the Obama administration say the Great Lakes need to be rescued.
US announces plan to clean up Great Lakes
The Daily Herald, Feb 21, 2010 / WASHINGTON--A year after President Barack Obama proposed a plan to clean up the Great Lakes, the U.S. government on Sunday laid out its plan to improve the ecology of the major bodies of water that support much of U.S. agriculture and industry.
EPA to unveil Great Lakes restoration plan
Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles CA, Feb 21, 2010 / The Environmental Protection Agency on Sunday unveiled a five-year, $475-million plan to revitalize the Great Lakes, including cleaning up polluted water and beaches, restoring wetlands and fighting invasive species such as Asian carp.
U.S. announces plan to clean up Great Lakes
National Post - Don Mills - ON - Canada, Feb 21, 2010 / A year after President Barack Obama proposed a plan to clean up the Great Lakes, the U.S. government Sunday laid out its plan to improve the ecology of the major bodies of water that support much of U.S. agriculture and industry.
Feds outline plan to restore Great Lakes
CBS - WWJ TV - Detroit MI, Feb 21, 2010 / The Obama administration has developed a five-year blueprint for rescuing the Great Lakes, a sprawling ecosystem plagued by toxic contamination, shrinking wildlife habitat and invasive species.
Administration readies Great Lakes cleanup plan
CBS - KIMT NewsChannel 3 - Iowa - Minnesota, Feb 20, 2010 / TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The Obama administration is preparing to release a 5-year blueprint for fighting invasive species and otherwise improving the Great Lakes environment.
Asian carp: Michigan report disputes cost of closing canal locks - Christian Science Monitor
The Clare County Review - Clare MI, Feb 19, 2010 / A report released this month says Illinois officials have "seriously exaggerated" the claim that closing a navigational lock at a Chicago area shipping canal connecting the Mississippi River to the Great Lakes would "devastate" the area's economy.
Asian carp: Michigan report disputes cost of closing canal locks
The Christian Science Monitor, Feb 18, 2010 / A report released this month says Illinois officials have "seriously exaggerated" the claim that closing a navigational lock at a Chicago area shipping canal connecting the Mississippi River to the Great Lakes would "devastate" the area's economy.
Hunt for Asian Carp by Chicago
ABC - WXOW 19 - La Crosse WI, Feb 17, 2010 / Biologists and fishermen will begin a search for Asian carp in the Chicago area over the next two to three weeks.
"Asian-Carp Threat Stirs Rethink of Century-Old Feat; Great Lakes States Want to Effectively Undo a Historic Project and Cut Link to Mississippi River to Fend Off Invasive Fish"
How Appealing, Feb 16, 2010 / This article appears today in The Wall Street Journal.
Federal officials to host meeting on Asian carp in Ypsilanti
The Ann Arbor News - Ann Arbor MI, Feb 15, 2010 / Federal officials will be discussing what to do about the Asian carp problem at a public meeting in Ypsilanti on Wednesday.
Federal officials to host meeting on Asian carp in Ypsilanti
Advance Newspapers - Ann Arbor MI, Feb 15, 2010 / Federal officials will be discussing what to do about the Asian carp problem at a public meeting in Ypsilanti on Wednesday.
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Family names slain US consular employee in Mexico
The San Diego Union Tribune - San Diego CA
The San Diego Union Tribune - San Diego CA, 12 minutes ago/ A relative has identified a U.S. consulate employee and her husband who were killed in a drug-plagued Mexican border city.
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Israeli Apology Gets Cool Reception in Washington
ABC News
ABC News, 7 minutes ago/ Israel's prime minister expressed regret Sunday for a crisis with the United States over plans to expand a Jewish neighborhood in east Jerusalem, even as American officials played down the apology and called for bold Israeli action to get peace efforts back on track.
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Kentucky rallies to edge Mississippi State in overtime
New York Post - New York NY
New York Post - New York NY, 13 minutes ago/ The Kentucky Wildcats have rewarded their faithful by adding a Southeastern Conference tournament title to go with their regular season title.
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Duke holds off Georgia Tech to claim ACC crown
New York Post - New York NY
New York Post - New York NY, 13 minutes ago/ Kyle Singler scored 20 points and Jon Scheyer hit a critical 3-pointer with 18 seconds left to help No. 4 Duke beat Georgia Tech 65-61 in Sunday's Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championship game.
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Ovie kicked out, Caps beat Hawks
The Globe and Mail - Toronto ON - Canada
The Globe and Mail - Toronto ON - Canada, 10 minutes ago/ A lex Ovechkin was kicked out early, the Washington Capitals fell behind 3-0 and that's when they showed why they have the NHL's best record and highest-scoring offense.
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