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Monthly Archives: June 2009
June 30th 2009
Razor-Thin Victory For Climate Change; 50/50 split among Great Lakes Fencesitters
In a narrow victory, the US House passed the first ever bill to deal with the affects of climate change on the Great Lakes. It will also provide future dollars toward protection and restoration efforts. In the end, eight republicans … Continue reading
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June 26th 2009
They Did It! Obama’s Restoration Initiative Gets Thumbs Up
The US House approved President Obama’s historic commitment to Great Lakes restoration with a vote of 254 to 173. The $475 million investment will now head to the US Senate for a vote after the July fourth weekend. Michigan’s Rep. … Continue reading
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June 26th 2009
House Approves $475M Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
The effort to restore the Great Lakes advanced in the U.S. Congress, as the House of Representatives today approved $475 million to fund a new Great Lakes Restoration Initiative first proposed in President Obama’s budget.
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June 26th 2009
Urge Great Lakes Congressmen To Vote For Climate Change Bill
As the US House nears a historic vote on climate change legislation, several Congressmen with districts on the Great Lakes are still on the fence as to whether or not they will support the bill. The America’s Clean Energy and … Continue reading
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June 25th 2009
Do you live in Marcy Kaptur’s district?
Great Lakes Rep. Marcy Kaptur is reported to be leaning toward voting “no” tomorrow on the America’s Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), but she remains officially undecided. Ohio has been the focus for opponents of the legislation that would … Continue reading
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