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Obama administration affirms comprehensive commitment to clean water

Posted Fri, 2011/04/29 - 1:49pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON – Recognizing the importance of clean water and healthy watersheds to our economy, environment and communities, the Obama administration released a national clean water framework April 27 that showcases its comprehensive commitment to protecting the health of America’s waters.

New York Times: Resistance to gas drilling rises on unlikely soil

Posted Thu, 2011/04/28 - 10:10am by RCAP

Originally published on April 23, 2011 (original posting)

By KATE GALBRAITH

FORT WORTH — Texans pride themselves on being the heart of the nation’s oil and gas business. But even here, public concern about natural gas drilling is growing.

On Wednesday, several dozen protesters marched through downtown Fort Worth, waving signs and chanting anti-drilling slogans that reflected concern over air and water pollution.