Monthly Archives: July 2010

July 22nd 2010

Mayor Daley Shows Support For Rep. Dave Camp’s Bill

The Permanent Prevention of Asian Carp Act received support from a welcome and some might say, unlikely, person this week –Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, who has weighed in on the latest and most important discussion in the Asian Carp crisis. … Continue reading

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July 22nd 2010

White House Makes Final Recommendations for Ocean Policy Task Force

The Obama Administration released the final recommendations of the Ocean Policy Task Force that sets up a national policy for the protection and restoration of the oceans, coasts and Great Lakes. The Task Force recommends establishing a National Ocean Council … Continue reading

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July 22nd 2010

U.S. Senate Uses Appropriations Bill to Fight Advance of Asian Carp

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development is beefing up funds for the electronic fence in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal while giving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leeway to take emergency steps to stop … Continue reading

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July 14th 2010

Rep. Dave Camp’s Asian Carp Bill Needs Cosponsors

Michigan’s Congressional delegation is stepping up to the plate to support a bill to help stop the invasive Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. Congressional members form the other Great Lakes states – Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, and New York … Continue reading

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July 9th 2010

We’d Like to Thank You, Sen. Carl Levin

We owe a debt of gratitude to Michigan Sen. Carl Levin (D) who called a spade a spade this week when he penned a very direct letter to Indiana’s Governor Mitch Daniels (R) calling out the state’s Department of Natural … Continue reading

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