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Two Weeks in the West
The West leads the way on medical marijuana.
by Ray Ring,
Mar 08, 2010
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Two Weeks in the West
Many environmental groups are seeing a changing of the guard, epitomized by 38-year-old activist Mike Brune's new job as head of the Sierra Club.
by Ray Ring ,
Feb 22, 2010
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Two Weeks in the West
The Supreme Court's precedent-overturning ruling allowing more corporate money in politics raises the possibility that it plans to tackle the Commerce Clause next.
by Ray Ring ,
Feb 10, 2010
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Two Weeks in the West
"They're ba-a-ackk!": Enviro-boogeymen return from the dead as Republicans like Richard Pombo seek a comeback.
by Sarah Gilman ,
Jan 26, 2010
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Two Weeks in the West
Under Lisa Jackson, the Environmental Protection Agency swings into action, much to the dismay of ranchers and industry.
by Jodi Peterson,
Jan 13, 2010
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Two Weeks in the West
Oil and gas companies are furious with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, but environmentalists wonder if he’ll go far enough in restraining the industry.
by Ray Ring,
Dec 18, 2009
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Two Weeks in the West
Controversial right-wing "shock jock" John Stokes loses his Montana radio station in a battle over bankruptcy.
by Ray Ring,
Dec 01, 2009
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Two Weeks in the West
New York City fights drilling in its watershed, and even some energy executives say the industry needs to be more transparent about the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing.
by Sarah Gilman,
Nov 17, 2009
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Two Weeks in the West
Recent scandals at the Interior Department – this time involving environmentalists – pale in magnitude (and luridness) compared to the agency's dalliances with industry.
by Jonathan Thompson,
Nov 09, 2009
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Two Weeks in the West
In a controversial resolution, Hopi and Navajo politicians have told environmentalists – including grassroots Indian groups – that they are not welcome on the Rez.
by Jonathan Thompson,
Oct 19, 2009
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Two Weeks in the West
Despite the economic slump, Western party-throwing companies are doing well, especially when it comes to throwing fancy weddings.
by Ray Ring,
Oct 12, 2009
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Two Weeks in the West
A family trip out West in 1959, when he was 9 years old, inspired Dayton Duncan to make a new documentary series with Ken Burns, called The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.
by Ray Ring ,
Sep 14, 2009
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Two Weeks in the West
While some Americans fight over healthcare reform, others line up at dawn to receive free care at a temporary clinic in Los Angeles.
by Ray Ring ,
Aug 27, 2009
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Two Weeks in the West
Three recent Obama nominations draw flak from environmentalists.
by Ray Ring,
Aug 17, 2009
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Two Weeks in the West
Year after year, Nevada Sen. Harry Reid has stood squarely in the path of every attempt to reform the 1872 Mining Law. Plus: The Energy Department wants to dump tons of deadly mercury, most likely in the West.
by Ray Ring ,
Aug 03, 2009
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