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New secretary lays out agenda for Native Americans

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:05:26 -0400

WASHINGTON - Interior Secretary Sally Jewell told a Senate panel Wednesday that "Indian education is embarrassing" as she laid out her priorities on issues affecting Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

AP IMPACT: Wind farms get pass on eagle deaths

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:30:47 -0400

CONVERSE COUNTY, Wyoming - It's the not-so-green secret of the nation's wind-energy boom: Spinning turbines are killing thousands of federally protected birds, including eagles, each year.

AP IMPACT: Wind farms gets pass on eagle deaths

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:29:43 -0400

CONVERSE COUNTY, Wyoming - The Obama administration has never fined or prosecuted a wind farm for killing eagles and other protected bird species, shielding the industry from liability and helping keep the scope of the deaths secret, an Associated Press investigation has found.

National Mall overhaul draws $10M gift from VW

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:23:36 -0400

WASHINGTON - Plans to overhaul neglected sites on Washington's National Mall with lakeside gardens, grassy amphitheaters and restaurants with views of the nation's memorials are getting a boost from a German carmaker.