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“That arbitrary deadline has resulted in lawlessness along the border and a disregard for environmental health and safety laws”

The Department of Homeland Security laid claim Tuesday to at least 220 of the 350 miles of U.S.-Mexican border in Arizona to build fences, roads and towers without having to comply with environmental ... via RedOrbit

“She basically told the Forest Service that uranium mining and exploration near the Grand Canyon, two miles from the park, is not routine, not non-controversial and they misused the categorical exclusion”

A federal judge has blocked a mining company from exploring for uranium near the Grand Canyon, agreeing with environmental groups which sued the U.S. Forest Service for approving the plan without full environmental reviews.

The Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Trust and Center for Biological Diversity sued the Forest Service last month for allowing British mining company VANE Minerals Group to drill at up to 39 locations on seven sites on the Kaibab National Forest.

The company is seeking commercial quantities of uranium, which has soared in price in recent years and resulted in a wave of new development. Read more

Bears Need Our Help! Pass the Bear Protection Act of 2008 Sponsor: World Society for the Protection of Animals Each year wild bears are killed so that their parts can be sold in Traditional Asian Medicine shops ... via All Action Alerts from Care2

“They promise the money. It looks good, then they go bankrupt or they leave and we're left with the cleanup.”

Indian leaders, scientists, local business interests and the superintendent of the Grand Canyon warned Friday of dire consequences if uranium mining is allowed to proceed near the national park, while mining advocates minimized any likely problems.

At a congressional field hearing held in Flagstaff, Ariz., proponents of a measure to ban mining around the Grand Canyon said the canyon is a national treasure worthy of protection from the impacts of such activity.

U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., who chaired the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, has sponsored a bill to ban a million acres near the Grand Canyon from mineral exploration under the 1872 Mining Act. Read more

Spring training as we know it is threatened. Use this link to learn how to support the national pastime in our own backyard. via KVOA-TV Tucson

It's taking the government too long to speed up the process for immigrants to become U.S. citizens.

That's the assessment of the Arizona director of a national nonprofit agency that's calling on the federal government to hire more workers to speed up the process for U.S. citizenship while reducing the backlog of immigrants waiting to become citizens.

'Less bureaucracy, more democracy,' said Monica Sandschafer of Phoenix, the state director of the Washington, D.C.-based Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. Read more

“I was just learning my way around town”

Edmund Marquez and Larry Gellman SHEILA WILENSKY AJP Assistant Editor Larry Gellman, 59, and Edmund Marquez, 34, probably would never have become friends and business partners without the Jewish-Latino ... via JewishTucson

“I'm very concerned about the proposal to allow uranium mining near our most famous National Park, the Grand Canyon”

Taking on an urgent threat, Rep. Raul M. Grijalva has announced a Congressional field hearing as Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands of the House Natural Resources ... via Daniel's News & Views

Follow Damien Alameda through the nation's capitol as he follows the Arizona Wildcat basketball team to the Verizon Center for the first round game versus the West Virginia Mountaineers. via KOLD-TV Tucson

Climate change in the west... In a Warmer Yellowstone Park, a Shifting Environmental Balance BEAR SALAD: The spreading Canada thistle, right, has supported a larger number of grizzly bears and gophers in the ... via SunValleyOnline.com

“We need much tougher penalties for ORV abuse, such as vehicle forfeiture, provided there are enough boots on the ground to enforce basic protections.”

The U.S. Congress will hold its first hearing on the growing toll exacted from public lands, visitors and budgets by irresponsible off road vehicle traffic Thursday at 2pm ET; watch it live on the web . via Daniel's News & Views

“It's tough because the teacher's plate just gets fuller and fuller and fuller”

Pat Kossan The Arizona Republic Mar. 11, 2008 12:00 AM Arizona's consistently low school funding is claiming another victim: the school library. via Arizona Republic

Home > Events & Courses > Brodsky event 3.16.08 Marcelo Brodsky: Memory Works Reception and presentation by Marcelo Brodsky Exhibition curated by marilyn A. Zeitlin Exhibition opening and special reception with ... via JewishTucson

Assuming that Florida and Michigan Democrats do not submit new delegate selection plans to the Democratic national committee, their plea to seat their delegations will fall on the ears of the DNC's committee on ... via Atlantic Monthly

“I would hate for party insiders [to pick the nominee]. I would hate for the popular will to be ignored.”

Sandy Rathbun Reports Candidates court Arizona's 'super delegates' Posted: The countdown is on to March 4 and the next round of Presidential primaries. via KVOA-TV Tucson

“These town hall meetings provide local activists with vital information”

Arizona Chandler, AZ 85249 www.anca.org PRESS RELEASE February 20, 2008 Contact: Salpi Demirjian Email: salpi_demirjian@yahoo.com ANC Town Hall Meeting Held in Arizona Scottsdale, AZ - As part of an outreach ... via Groong Armenian News Network

“They will at least be more interested in listening to him.”

Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, February 20, 2008; Page A06 For Democrats, 2008 was supposed to be the year of the Mountain West, when three years of relentless Republican attacks on undocumented ... via The Washington Post

Armenian National Committee of America 1711 N Street NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 775-1918 Fax: 775-5648 E-mail: anca@anca.org Internet: www.anca.org PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2008 ... via Groong Armenian News Network

“In Arizona, more than 90 percent of riparian areas have been lost due to impacts from European settlement and urbanization”

Three Arizona Democratic congressional members and U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi, a Flagstaff Republican, voted Tuesday to override President Bush's veto of a $23 billion water resources bill. via The Business Journal of Phoenix

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure Wednesday to prohibit employers from discriminating based on sexual orientation in the hiring, termination, compensation and promotion of employees. via The Business Journal of Phoenix