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Monthly Archives: February 2009
February 27th 2009
Wisc. Radio Network Interview re Great Lakes Funding
The Wisconsin Radio Network is running a story today featuring yours truly about the importance of Congress – especially appropriators – in following the President’s lead on investing in Great Lakes restoration and economic recovery. Listen to the Wisconsin Radio … Continue reading
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February 26th 2009
Historic $475 Million Obama Great Lakes Budget Will Create Jobs and Grow the Economy
Statement by Jeff Skelding, Campaign Director of Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition on the Obama Administration’s FY2010 Budget: “The Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition applauds President Obama for an unprecedented investment of $475 Million in his … Continue reading
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February 26th 2009
Michigan Congressional Delegation Recap
Here’s a video Cheryl Mendoza of Freshwater Future on Great Lakes Day summing up some of the Michigan Congressional delegation’s commitment to Great Lakes restoration.
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February 26th 2009
Obama Increases Spending on Environment
Lorraine Woellert of Bloomberg News writes that President Barack Obama wants to increase the EPA’s budget by 34 percent – mostly for clean-water programs – the increase is among the largest proposed for any federal agency in percentage terms. Obama … Continue reading
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February 26th 2009
Exact Words from Obama’s Budget
Obama’s budget went live at 11 a.m. today. Here is what it says about the Great Lakes on page 104: “Accelerates the Restoration of the Great Lakes. The 2010 Budget includes a new $475 million inter-agency initiative to address regional … Continue reading
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