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Obama Cabinet shuffle taking shape
WASHINGTON (AP) — The composition of President Barack Obama's second term Cabinet became clearer Wednesday, with Labor Secretary Hilda Solis resigning and three other members of the president's team deciding to stay on amid concerns about...
Tags: Jack Lew, Central Intelligence Agency, Abusive Behavior, United Nations, U.S. Cabinet
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Kulluk Incident Sparks Concern from Interior Secretary, Greenpeace, Kodiak Residents
Channel 2 NewsIn the midst of Shell Oil’s controversial drill rig mishap and recovery, different groups have expressed concern for the future of offshore drilling, including the U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. "It’s troubling that there was...Tags: Greenpeace
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Problems prompt federal review of Arctic drilling operations
After a series of problems plagued the debut of offshore oil drilling in the U.S. Arctic, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Tuesday ordered a high-level, expedited review of oil operations in Alaskan waters aimed at achieving “safe and responsible...
Tags: Energy Resources, Physical Fitness and Exercise, U.S. Department of the Interior, Environmental Pollution, Health and Safety at Work
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White River is second waterway to be designated a National Blueway
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Officials from state and federal agencies, local communities and businesses, and non-profit organizations announced the designation of the White River and its entire basin or watershed, as a National Blueway. The announcement was...
Tags: Ducks Unlimited, Business, U.S. Army, Environmental Issues, Tom Vilsack
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Our View: Interior visit to sea significant
“I just pledge to all of you on behalf of President Obama and his administration the full support for moving forward and finding real solutions to the challenges that we face.” This was Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s promise on...Tags: Washington, DC, Barack Obama, Wildlife
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Officials to tour Salton Sea wildlife refuge
Federal leaders are set to visit the Salton Sea today to discuss the need to restore the largest inland body of water in California. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will join U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., Congressman-elect Raul Ruiz, D-...Tags: Zoology, Barbara Boxer, Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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How do you wrap an iceberg?
As part of a new study of future water shortages in the Colorado River Basin, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation solicited ideas on how to solve the looming gap between supply and demand. They received about 160 suggestions, ranging from the common-sense...
Tags: Water Supply, Environmental Issues, Energy Saving
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EPA cites Shell Arctic drilling rigs for air emissions violations
SEATTLE — Adding to the troubles plaguing Shell Alaska and its drilling program in the Arctic, the Environmental Protection Agency announced late Thursday that it had issued air pollution citations to both of the company’s Arctic drilling rigs...
Tags: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Flu, Standards
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Interior secretary pledges support for Salton Sea restoration efforts
Staff WriterCALIPATRIA — What some described as historic may finally be happening: momentum in Washington toward restoration of the Salton Sea may be building. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has pledged to work with local agencies to help restore the troubled...Tags: Asthma, Barack Obama, Barbara Boxer
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Pipeline to ship water from Missouri River among ideas for aiding arid West
ST. LOUIS - Even as drought-stricken Midwestern states squabble over diminishing water supplies in the region, a new federal-state study raises the idea of constructing a 670-mile pipeline to divert water from one of the Mississippi's major tributaries to...Tags: Jerry Brown, Government, Water Supply, Environmental Issues, Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry
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Controversial quote to be removed from MLK memorial
WASHINGTON — A controversial inscription on the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, which critics said distorted King’s words, will be fully removed after the presidential inauguration in January. The quote in question is a...
Tags: Tourism and Leisure, National Parks, Martin Luther King Day, Human Interest, Monuments and Heritage Sites
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