High and dry: new wetlands policy is a political quagmire

Article Abstract:

The Bush Administration's proposed guidelines for identifying wetlands in need of protection are controversial. Scientists have found that many wetland areas will lose their protected status under the guidelines. This is serious because wetlands are vital to a sound environment.

Laws, regulations and rules, Environmental aspects, Environmental policy, Wetlands, Wetland conservation, Bush, George H.W.

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Obstacle course: funding and policy stifle contraceptive research

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The US provides fewer contraceptive options than many other nations, largely due to lack of governmental support and funding. Pres Bill Clinton, who already has lifted the ban on RU 486, needs to provide more funding for research.

Research, Economic aspects, Family policy, Contraceptives

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Hiking Underground:THE LONGEST CAVE IN THE WORLD WENDS BELOW KENTUCKY'S MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK. HERE VISITORS CAN VIEW CAVE FORMATION UPCLOSE

Article Abstract:

The author recounts her experiences spelunking and provides a brief overview of the caves' geological histories.

Kentucky, Personal narratives, Caving, Formations (Geology), Geological formations, Rock formations, Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

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