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July 29, 2010
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One Tough Trout
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EPA Chief Now Reconsidering Ship Ballast Permit

February 25, 2009 -- The Obama administration will reconsider a federal permit for oceangoing ships that critics say fails to prevent invasive species from entering the Great Lakes, the new chief of the Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday. Read the full story to get the details.

"Lisa Jackson also told officials and activists from the region the administration would honor President Barack Obama's campaign pledge to pump more federal money into Great Lakes restoration, despite the staggering budget deficit."


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