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H.R. 2421: FED GOV Controls ALL water in US | Water Restoration

2008-12-25T19:00:00Z

HR 2421 (S 1870)would give the federal government control over all waters of the United States. (introduced in December) HR 2421Clean Water Restoration Act.

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Fight Fire with Fire: cutting throught the matrix....Alan Watt

2008-12-11T19:00:00Z

Heinz, Canned Denatured Food - War Tactics: Food and Water - ADM, Monsanto - Feudal Hegemony - H.R. 2421 "Clean Water Restoration Act". (Book: "UNESCO, Its Purpose and Its Philosophy" by Julian Huxley.) *Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt .

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Water issues seen as likely prorities under Obama

2008-11-11T19:00:00Z

Despite Republican opposition in the Senate, HR 2421, a companion bill by the chairman of the House Transportation panel, Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), received some bipartisan support in the House this summer. Democratic gains in that ...

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Water issues seen as likely priorities under Obama

2008-11-11T19:00:00Z

TCWN Blog Â» Blog Archive Â» Greetings from the newest member of TCWN

2008-11-02T19:00:00Z

Tennessee Clean Water Network. 123A S. Gay St. Knoxville, TN 37902. Office: 865.522.7007. Fax: 865.525.4988. Â« Clean Water Authority Restoration Act HR 2421/S.1870 · Giles County Update Â» ...

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Clean Water Authority Restoration Act HR 2421/S.1870

2008-10-29T20:00:00Z

This article just came over my email. I think it is worth a mention that not all people working in government are too happy at recent Supreme Court decisions and the current fallout from EPA. Many rivers in the United States are being ...

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Land Rights Network UPDATE

2008-09-21T20:00:00Z

Congress Back In DC - Limited Days Left To Vote - House Corps EPA Land Grab (HR 2421) Wetlands Vote Any Time. Senate Omnibus Federal Lands (NLCS) Vote imminent. (No new number yet) Bill now includes 190 different bills. ...

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Feds to Durango Mountain Resort: Be Your Own Boss (Pending Agency ...

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

... the innocently-named Save America's Forest Act (which would forbid home owners from clearing the trees around their houses to prevent certain death in a forest fire), or HR 2421, which would assert federal authority over any water, ...

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Mineweb - USA - NWMA`s Skaer says November general election will ...

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

The Clean Water Restoration Act-S. 1870 and H.R. 2421-would expand the jurisdiction of federal agencies from navigable waters to nearly every body of water in the country. "It's a very bad bill," she declared, asserting it would give ...

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Oregonians In Action Goes After Clean Water

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

HR 2421 would amend the federal Clean Water Act by expanding the federal government's jurisdiction to all waters of the United States, rather than simply those waters that are navigable. Gosh. The Clean Water Act actually applying to ...

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OIA Alert: Congress eyes anti-landowner bills

2008-09-05T20:00:00Z

HR 2421 would amend the federal Clean Water Act by expanding the federal government's jurisdiction to all waters of the United States, rather than simply those waters that are navigable. The Army Corps of Engineers would suddenly have ...

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Operation Enduring Freedomâ€¦ more aptly titled Operation Enduring ...

2008-08-23T20:00:00Z

If The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 passes (HR 2421), our human right to clean affordable water will be lost to privatization interests who will capture and sell it to the highest bidder regardless of who might be thirsting to ...

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Nogales International - News

2008-08-20T20:00:00Z

The Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421 and SB 8) is sitting quietly in committee in the House and Senate, introduced by Congressman James Oberstar (D-Minn.) and Senator Russell Feingold (D-Wis). The 176 co-sponsors (including fellow ...

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Clean Water Restoration Act to Flow Again?

2008-08-19T20:00:00Z

So, friends of clean water in Congress responded in 2003 by bringing forward the Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421/S. 1870). Even though Americans tell pollsters that they overwhelmingly want these protections and over 175 members of ...

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THE FEDERAL â€˜CLEAN WATER RESTORATION ACTâ€™

2008-08-18T20:00:00Z

The unending saga continues with the recently proposed Federal â€˜Clean Water Authority Restoration Actâ€™, (HR 2421) introduced by Rep. Oberstar (D-MN); a bill that would replace the 1948 â€˜Clean Water Actâ€™. The new legislation would expand

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Eye on Ileana: US Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen rejects Medicare fraud ...

2008-08-11T20:00:00Z

In 1995, she voted for the so-called Medicare Preservation Act (HR 2421, Roll Call 731, 1995). The Act that Ros-Lehtinen voted for "crippled the efforts of law enforcement agencies to control health-care fraud abuse in the Medicare ...

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us rep. ileana ros-lehtinen rejects medicare fraud remedy

2008-08-11T20:00:00Z

in 1995, she voted for the so-called medicare preservation act (hr 2421, roll call 731, 1995). the act that ros-lehtinen voted for "crippled the efforts of law enforcement agencies to control health-care fraud abuse in the medicare ...

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US Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen rejects Medicare fraud remedy

2008-08-11T20:00:00Z

US Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen rejects Medicare fraud remedy

2008-08-11T20:00:00Z

Congressional forum coverage: a wrap-up

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

In his press release on agriculture, Davis claimed that Congressman Walz supports (HR 2421). We were baffled by his claim, since Walz is not sponsor of the bill and we don't know of any reports anywhere that had him in favor of the bill ...

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Brian Davis for Congress: Agricultural Policy

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

August 01, 2008 Davis and agricultural policy. From the Rochester Post Bulletin Online. Brian Davis, the GOP endorsed candidate for Congress in the First Congressional District, and his campaign's Agricultural Advisory Group, ...

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Brian Davis Announces Agriculture Advisory Committee Policy Statement

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

However, Congressman Walz supports legislation (HR 2421) which could trigger the largest-ever expansion of Federal powers over all waters in our state. The current proposed legislation is viewed as an infringement on property rights and ...

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Davis and agricultural policy

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.J.Res.45 Great Lakes--St ...

2008-07-25T20:00:00Z

S.1870 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.6577 Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Wate... [1]; H.R.6049 Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax... [1] ...

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Keep US Waters Safe and Clean!

2008-07-17T20:00:00Z

The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 (HR 2421 / S.1870) reaffirms Congress' original intent in enacting the Clean Water Act - to protect all waters of the United States from pollution. This bi-partisan legislation was introduced by ...

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Keep US Waters Safe and Clean!

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

federal land grab update

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

during this time the house transportation and infrastructure committee could vote on hr 2421, the clean water restoration act (wetlands corps of engineers and epa land grab) and it could move swiftly to the full house for a vote. ...

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Water Restoration ( Privatization!) Act HR 2421 - A SERIOUS â€¦

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

The Water Restoration Act, a bipartisan bill lead/sponsored by Congressman Oberstar, is an amendment to the Federal Water Pollution Act, commonly known as the Clean Water Act. Since major amendments were enacted in 1977, the Clean Water ...

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LA Times editorial calls for quick passage of stricter Clean Water Act

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

The LA Times has editorialized in favor of HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act, which would redefine the existing Clean Water Act to place all waters in the US under Federal authority. At present, the law requires only navigable ...

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Water Restoration ( Privatization!) Act HR 2421 - A SERIOUS ...

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

HR 2421 is misleadingly titled the â€œClean Water Restoration Act.â€* The bill has nothing to do with clean water and if enacted, the federal government for the first time ever would control all waters and, under its broad definitions, ...

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Magic City Morning Star: Giant Omnibus Bill, Wetlands and NLCS ...

2008-07-06T20:00:00Z

I cannot stress too strongly how critical your calls, faxes and e-mails are to your Congressman and both Senators during the coming four weeks opposing the Senate Omnibus Lands Bill (S 3213) and HR 2421, the Wetlands Corps of Engineers ...

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Congress examining major expansion of the Clean Water Act.

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

The bill, The Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421/S. 1870), would expand the federal role beyond protecting wetlands and waters having an understandable "significant nexus" to navigable waters.

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Errors from the LA Times

2008-06-29T20:00:00Z

Fortunately, the House has already started the process with HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act. Introduced last year by Reps. James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.), John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) and Vernon J. Ehlers (R-Mich. ...

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Greens are Bad for You

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

S 2739 Omnibus Parks Bill, Rim of the Valley, HR 2421 Clean Water Act (Wetlands), S 1870 Senate Wetlands, HR 3287, HR 2593 Grijalva Border Wilderness, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Yukon To Yellowstone Land Grab, Bouquot Canyon Fire ...

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Flowtus Interruptus

2008-06-22T20:00:00Z

American Whitewater - Take Action for Rivers

2008-06-19T20:00:00Z

... H.R. 4113 Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Wild Pratt River Act · S. 1870 Clean Water Restoration Act · H.R. 2421 Clean Water Restoration Act · S. 1478 Roadless Area Conservation Act · H.R. 2516 Roadless Area Conservati

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extreme environmentalism is stealing our land

2008-06-19T20:00:00Z

there is hr 2421 clean water act (wetlands), s 1870 senate wetlands, hr 3287, hr 2593 grijalva border wilderness bureau of reclamation (bor) yukon to yellowstone land grab of millions of acres up through montana, idaho and a chunk of ...

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EDITORIALS | THE GREAT THIRST; A Watershed Moment; The LA River ...

2008-06-19T20:00:00Z

Over the course of almost 40 years, the Clean Water Act â€” which compels landowners to secure permits from the Environmental Protection Agency before dredging or discharging pollutants into "waters of the United States" â€” has become the

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2 of the good guy's stitched up by Tokyo Police

2008-06-19T20:00:00Z

... and related link and an attempt by the us govt to seize all fresh water supplies in the us (currently stalled in legislature),which i believe to be a precursor to the UN agenda 21. . /*edit*/ added link to us congress bill HR 2421.

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American Whitewater - Take Action for Rivers

2008-06-17T20:00:00Z

State / Nation

2008-05-30T20:00:00Z

The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007 (HR 2421) is a perfect example of bureaucrats forgetting what the federal governmentâ€™s role should be. HR 2421 would extend the federal governmentâ€™s jurisdiction under the Clean Water ...

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Keep our country's waters safe and clean! - Quick Sign Petition

2008-05-29T20:00:00Z

Keep our country's waters safe and clean! Keep our country's waters safe and clean for people and wildlife! Urge your representative to vote for HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act! Submitted by Julie S. to Environment | Note-it! ...

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Protecting Our Water

2008-05-27T20:00:00Z

There is currently a bill in committee in Congress that I feel I should bring everybodyâ€™s attention to. It is called the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007. It has been introduced into the House as HR 2421 and into the Senate as S. ...

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EXPANDING GOVERNMENT POWERS WITH THE REMOVAL OF ONE SINGLE WORD

2008-05-27T20:00:00Z

At issue is HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, also known as the Oberstar/Feingold Clean Water Restoration Act, that has been introduced "to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the ...

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Roy Brown Taking Dishonesty To The â€˜Net

2008-05-20T20:00:00Z

Schweitzerâ€™s mouth when he testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on HR 2421 last summer. Letâ€™s compare Brownâ€™s accusations with Gov. Schweitzerâ€™s own words shall we? ...

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do you know what your government is doing?

2008-05-16T20:00:00Z

hr 2421 and its companion bill in the senate could lead to the regulation of virtually every wet area in the country, with dramatic impacts on american agri-business, manufacturing, housing, and other businesses, as well as state, ...

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Hr 2421

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

HR 2421 would require all waters and waterwaysÃƒÂ¢Ã¢;Â¬"no matter how small or insignificantÃƒÂ¢Ã¢;Â¬"to be subject to federal regulation and oversight. For the landowner, this legislation means a lot of hassle, expense and time i

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Congress to Transform America to Socialism

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

The classic definition of socialism is: government control of the sources of production. A bill now before Congress, HR 2421, will...

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help stop biggest federal power grab ever

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

hr 2421 (misnamed the clean water restoration act) would give unlimited federal control over all waters, including wetlands, intermittent streams, ponds, meadows and sloughs, areas never before regulated by the federal government. ...

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Don't let feds take control of water supply

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Whether it is keeping our bodies hydrated, irrigating crops, brewing beer, used for recreation, or providing for industrial processes, water is vital to everything we do. That is why all of us should take notice of HR 2421, ...

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Don't let feds take control of water supply

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Federalizing all US water?

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

HR 2421: Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States Read a summary here from govtrak.us ...

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"Waters of the United States" may become murky

2008-05-11T20:00:00Z

In response to the narrow reading of "waters of the United States" in Rapanos v. US., a 4-1-4 decision, HR 2421 was introduced. The objective of the legislation is to make all interstate and intrastate waters and their tributaries ...

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United Socialist States of America? Congressional bill under ...

2008-05-10T20:00:00Z

Look at the list of cosponsors of HR 2421, and tell them to vote against this socialist bill. Read the bill yourself, and don't let your representative tell you that it doesn't expand government power over all "activities affecting ...

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Unbearable

2008-05-09T20:00:00Z

As you read, the Clean Water Restoration Act (CWRA) is snaking it way through the House and Senate as HR 2421 and S 1870. Lilacspondr If passed, this would stand current law on its head by removing the word "navigable" from the Clean ...

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Legislation for Socialism in America

2008-05-05T20:00:00Z

Not one word about this from the Main Stream Mediaâ€¦ you remember themâ€¦ those that should be shouting from the rooftops when Freedom and Liberty are in danger. From WorldNetDaily Exclusive Commentary. The classic definition of socialism ...

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on capitol hill this week - may 5 - 9, 2008

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

a bill now before congress, hr 2421, will give the federal government absolute control over all sources of production. this bill, if enacted, will give to the federal government control over all water in the united states, ...

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Congress to transform America to socialism?

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

The classic definition of socialism is: government control of the sources of production. A bill now before Congress, HR 2421, will give the federal government absolute control over all sources of production. This bill, if enacted, ...

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Socialism and the Clean Water Act

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

Here's an interesting commentary by Henry Lamb exploring how HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act, would affect our nation. He says: Americans have accepted the idea that the protection of a single population of a...

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HR 2421 TO GIVE GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF ALL WATER

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

alt.politics: HR 2421 TO GIVE GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF ALL WATER.

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Why do we need to help these Freedom Candidates?

2008-05-03T20:00:00Z

Posted: May 03, 2008 1:00 am Eastern. Â© 2008. The classic definition of socialism is: government control of the sources of production. A bill now before Congress, HR 2421, will give the federal government absolute control over all ...

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CONGRESSIONAL BILL: HR 2421 TO GIVE GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF ALL WATER

2008-05-03T20:00:00Z

misc.invest.stocks: CONGRESSIONAL BILL: HR 2421 TO GIVE GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF ALL WATER.

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Congress to Transform America to Socialism?

2008-05-03T20:00:00Z

"A bill now before Congress, HR 2421, will give the federal government absolute control over all sources of production. This bill, if enacted, will instantly convert the United States into a socialist nation"

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Henry Lamb: Is Congress to transform America to socialism?

2008-05-03T20:00:00Z

A bill now before Congress, HR 2421, will give the federal government absolute control over all sources of production. This bill, if enacted, will instantly convert the United States into a socialist nation! ...

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Lamb

2008-05-03T20:00:00Z

HR 2421 - This Bill, If Enacted, Will Instantly Convert The United ...

2008-05-03T20:00:00Z

Congress to Transform America to Socialism?

2008-05-02T20:00:00Z

Excerpt: The classic definition of socialism is: government control of the sources of production. A bill now before Congress, HR 2421, will give the federal government absolute control over all sources of production. ...

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Congress to transform America to socialism?

2008-05-02T20:00:00Z

Americanâ€™s must want socialism

2008-05-02T20:00:00Z

Send Fax

2008-05-02T20:00:00Z

A hotfix is available for this issue Send Fax From Web Ask organizations or groups in your State to send letters by fax or e-mail opposing HR 2421. Especially those involved in farming, ranching, and anyone who owns private land. ...

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Trends - The Elimination of Private Property in the US

2008-05-02T20:00:00Z

With HR 2421 enacted into law Congress has gathered to itself complete and absolute authority to regulate and control any and all activity which takes place on any and all land in the US. You think that's hyperbole and an extreme ...

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Constitutional Abuse...

2008-05-02T20:00:00Z

HR 2421 is the latest power grab. If this gets passed and signed into Law, the Great Lakes Compact won't mean spit. Here's what I feel is the relevant paragraph; WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES.â€”The term â€˜waters of the United Statesâ€™ mea

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H.R. 2421 - This Bill, If Enacted, Will Instantly Convert The ...

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

A bill now before Congress, H.R. 2421, will give the federal government absolute control over all sources of production. This bill, if enacted, will instantly convert the United States into a socialist nation. ...

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Henry Lamb: Is Congress to transform America to socialism?

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

A Dirty Act by David Freddoso on National Review Online

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

has come to their aid with the Clean Water Restoration Act (H.R. 2421). Oberstarâ€™s bill would undo the courtâ€™s more reasonable guidelines and jeopardize landownersâ€™ rights in a new round of environmental litigation. ...

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04-30-08 R-Calf USA OpEd; â€œFile Your Testimony Against the Clean ...

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

... organization should oppose the Clean Water Restoration Act (CWRA). The 1972 Clean Water Act gives the federal government authority over â€œnavigable watersâ€* of the United States. However, CWRA (HR 2421, S1870) would expand the scope [...]

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this land is our land....

2008-04-27T20:00:00Z

hr 2421, s 1870 - the clean water restoration act is a monsterous land and water takeover by the federal government. please read enough information to understand how this bill threatens government control of all public and private ...

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hr 2421, clean water restoration act of 2007

2008-04-27T20:00:00Z

a picture named highmeadow.jpg. toledo blade: "nobody doubts that vern ehlers, who represents the grand rapids area in congress, is a conservative. he is a pillar of the christian reformed church and a stalwart republican; at 74, ...

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HR 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007

2008-04-27T20:00:00Z

Back in a more environmentally friendly era, Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, which was meant to do just that - keep the nationâ€™s water clean. Then, in 2006, John Rapanos, a Michigan developer from Midland sued because he â€¦ ...

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Comment on KILO On Steroids by Libertus

2008-04-26T20:00:00Z

On May 23, 2007, HR 2421 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. It has not budged. This has been introduced three times previously and never left committee. As you all know, the majority of bills never make ...

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www.landrights.orgâ€¦The fight against control over YOUR property.

2008-04-24T20:00:00Z

We call this bill the National Corps of Engineers Wetlands Land Grab Bill Wetlands Testimony NEW HEARING EMAIL & FAX DEADLINE April 16th Updated Testimony For The Record HR 2421 NEW DOCUMENT UNCOVERED FROM THE GREEN LAND GRABBERS: The ...

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Hearing on Clean Water Restoration Act

2008-04-24T20:00:00Z

"We have several serious concerns with HR 2421 as drafted. . First, it appears that the consequence of the legislation will be to extend the jurisdiction beyond those waters determined to be not jurisdictional under the SWANCC and ...

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Tom Allen Cosponsors National Land Use Control Bill

2008-04-23T20:00:00Z

The Real Goal of HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act is to give Corps and EPA control of all watersheds which means national land use control. It will give the Corps and EPA control over your property.

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The Clean Water Restoration Act HR 2421

2008-04-17T20:00:00Z

A bill before Congress aims to keep drinking water â€œgood to the last dropâ€*, in Ohio and across the nation. Recent Supreme Court rulings have removed Clean Water Act protections from a number of waterways- mostly smaller streams and â€¦

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The Clean Water Restoration Act HR 2421

2008-04-17T20:00:00Z

From a recent (April 15 2008) press release:. A bill before Congress aims to keep drinking water "good to the last drop", in Ohio and across the nation. Recent Supreme Court rulings have removed Clean Water Act protections from a number ...

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The Voice of Agriculture - American Farm Bureau

2008-04-16T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2421, The Clean Water Restoration Act, is billed by its supporters as merely restoring Clean Water Act regulations altered by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. In reality, words matter, and the text of the bill clearly expands ...

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Opposition to Oberstarâ€™s Water Bill Mounts

2008-04-16T20:00:00Z

At a hearing on the bill dubbed the Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421) Committee Republicans and witnesses ranging from the American Farm Bureau to county commissioners attacked the bill as both a jurisdictional grab by the federal ...

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hr 2421, the clean water restoration act

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

a picture named highmeadow.jpg. here's a look at the clean water restoration act currently being bandied about in congress, from the denver post. they write:. with climate change, global warming solutions and their impacts on america's ...

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The Volokh Conspiracy - Hearing on "Restoring" the Clean Water Act:

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

First, you complain that HR 2421's language reaches further than the 1972 "Clean Water Act". In reality, opinions about that Act's scope vary. The EPA and Corps of Engineers have interpreted it broadly; you, more narrowly. ...

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hr 2421, the clean water restoration act

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

The Clean Water Restoration Act Seeks to Shore Up Weakened Federal ...

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

HR 2421 helps clarify that federal safeguards against water pollution must protect all waters of the United States. It may seem funny to some that this is necessary because the general public is out of touch with what has been happening ...

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government land-grab bill

2008-04-12T20:00:00Z

house transportation and infrastructure committee hearing on oberstar's clean water act land grab bill (hr 2421) set for next wednesday, april 16th, at 11:00 am eastern time. webcast of hearing will be on the web. ...

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FLORIDA DIGEST April 12, 2008

2008-04-11T20:00:00Z

On April 16, Commissioner Jacobs will be testifying beforethe US House of Representatives' Committee on Transportation andInfrastructure regarding the critical importance of the passage of HR 2421,the Clean Water Restoration Act. The ...

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eNewsUSA: Senate Hearing On Clean Water Restoration Act

2008-04-07T20:00:00Z

Access a release from environmental/conservation groups (click here). Access legislative details for S. 1870 (click here). Access legislative details for H.R. 2421 (click here). [*Water]. Posted by WIMS at 4/09/2008 03:19:00 PM ...

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Toxic mill site draws fine : News : Redding Record Searchlight

2008-04-06T20:00:00Z

You might tell Wally Herger or your Congressmen to Support the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 (H. R. 2421) . Of course with Wally's record I doubt he will do it but instead will come up with a weasel short story on how it affects ...

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farmers, rancers, new regs headed your way

2008-04-06T20:00:00Z

s 1870 and hr 2421 is the christmas tree for the greens. it is the top of their wish list. they will gain control over all land use decisions in america. you can stop it if you take a few minutes to send your testimony below. ...

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Farmers, Rancers, New Regs Headed Your Way

2008-04-06T20:00:00Z

If you are a company looking to expand, a miner, rancher, farmer, forestry practitioner, S 1870 and HR 2421will strangle you in bureaucracy if they pass Congress. If you live in a small and moderate size community, S 1870 and HR 2421 ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - Rep. Nick Rahall

2008-04-04T20:00:00Z

[2]; S.625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Con... [2]; H.R.2338 Global Warming Wildlife Survival Act [1]; H.R.1955 Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terr... [1]; H.R.2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 [1] ...

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All That Glitters Is Not Gold

2008-04-03T20:00:00Z

For example their Legislative Action Center link off the home page urges members to oppose HR 2421 the â€œClean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007.â€* I wondered how an organization handing out awards for â€œEnvironmental Excellenceâ€* ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.2793 Stop Deceptive Advertising ...

2008-04-02T20:00:00Z

S.3111 Life at Conception Act [2]; H.R.2478 Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Se... [1]; H.R.2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.3192 Pregnant Women Support Act [1]; H.R.1009 Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007 [1] ...

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Eagle Action Alert: Help Get 218 To Keep Our Water Clean!

2008-03-31T20:00:00Z

The bi-partisan Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421) is closer than ever to passing in the House. This legislation restates and clarifies the original intent of the Clean Water Act -- to protect all waters of the United States. ...

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Important Information on the Clean Water Act

2008-03-26T20:00:00Z

This hearing is laying the groundwork for movement of the Oberstar-Feingold Wetlands Clean Water Act Corps of Engineers bill (S 1870) and HR 2421). It is critical explain to the Committee what a hardship the Corps of Engineers has ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.2785 Save Medicare Act of 2008

2008-03-15T20:00:00Z

[2]; H.R.2338 Global Warming Wildlife Survival Act [1]; H.R.2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Con... [1]; H.R.2419 Small Business Disaster Response and Loan... [1] ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.5605 Physician Payments ...

2008-03-15T20:00:00Z

H.R.2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.2338 Global Warming Wildlife Survival Act [1]; H.R.1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Con... [1]; H.R.2419 Small Business Disaster Response and Loan. ...

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Trout and Better Living. . .

2008-03-07T19:00:00Z

Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421 and S. 1870) would allow for the ongoing regulation of streams and wetlands development--again, provisions that benefit trout and the rest of us. The Energy Bill needs strengthening so that ...

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Clean Water

2008-03-04T19:00:00Z

The Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421 and S 1870) would codify the longstanding rules that have defined the scope of the law, thus restoring protections of the Clean Water Act. It would not expand the scope of the law; ...

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Environmental groups plan big push on Congress

2008-02-28T19:00:00Z

As we have noted previously, Congress is considering HR 2421, which would essentially place all waters in the United States under Federal jurisdiction. Next Wednesday, a number of environmental groups will be asking their members to ...

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March 5 - Fight for Clean Water and Clean Energy

2008-02-27T19:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives is poised to act this year on what could be the most important clean water legislation in 35 years: The Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421). This bipartisian bill is needed now to ensure that all of the ...

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Take Action: Restore Wetlands Protections Now

2008-02-23T19:00:00Z

The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 (HR 2421) would restore the traditional scope of protection intended by Congress under the Clean Water Act for wetlands,which are critical for birds and other wildlife. ...

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State / Nation

2008-02-15T19:00:00Z

Permit for a Puddle? Governmentâ€™s Attempt to Regulate Your Water. By US Representative Barbara Cubin. Far too often, career politicians in Washington get so caught up in the nitty gritty of legislation, they completely lose sight of why ...

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hr 2421: a wolf in sheepâ€™s clothing

2008-02-12T19:00:00Z

the bill, called the clean water restoration act (hr 2421), authored by rep. james oberstar, is a wolf in sheepâ€™s clothing. under the guise of clean water, the bill gives unlimited authority to the federal government to control land, ...

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Government will control all water.

2008-02-09T19:00:00Z

By Tom Randall Winningreen LLC 3712 N. Broadway - PMB 279 Chicago, IL 60613 Phone: 773-857-5086 e-mail: <mailto:trandall@winningreen.com>trandall@winningr een.com Wetlands (HR 2421) Bill Gives Corps Control Over Your Property.

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PRA Opposes Clean Water Restoration Act

2008-02-09T19:00:00Z

On behalf of Property Rights Alliance, I am writing to express concern over the â€œClean Water Restoration Actâ€* (HR 2421). HR 2421 would infringe on the rights of property owners across the nation and result in an unprecedented expansion ...

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Government will control all water.

2008-02-09T19:00:00Z

Congress Moves To Seize Control Of All US Water

2008-02-07T19:00:00Z

By Tom Randall Winningreen LLC 3712 N. Broadway - PMB 279 Chicago, IL 60613 Phone: 773-857-5086 e-mail: trandall@winningreen.com Wetlands (HR 2421) Bill Gives Corps Control Over Your Property New Wetlands Land Grab Hearing Coming In ...

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congress moves to seize control of all us water

2008-02-06T19:00:00Z

under the name "clean water" hr 2421 would give the corps of engineers and the federal government massive additional regulatory powers that supercede local and state government. people may be tempted to jump in favor of "clean water" ..

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Clean Water Restoration Act Would Protect Wetlands

2008-02-06T19:00:00Z

HR 2421 - "'waters of the United States' means all waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide, the territorial seas, and all interstate and intrastate waters and their tributaries, including lakes, rivers, streams (including ...

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The feds are trying to steal your water

2008-02-02T19:00:00Z

by striking "navigable waters of the United States" each place it appears and inserting "waters of the United States"; (HR2421, Sec. 5(1)). The proposed law will define "waters of the United States" to be: ...

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League of California Cities

2008-01-17T19:00:00Z

The House and Senate will continue hearings on their versions of the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 (HR 2421 and S 1870 respectively) in 2008. The measures would amend the Clean Water Act to replace the term "navigable waters" ...

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Group using poll to make point on Clean Water Act protections

2008-01-17T19:00:00Z

The firmâ€™s findings arrive in the midst of a heated battle on Capitol Hill over HR 2421, the â€œOberstar-Feingold Clean Water Restoration Act.â€* The bill would amend the Clean Water Act so that â€œwaters of the United Statesâ€* would repl

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Small communities aren't exempt from tightening stormwater regulations

2008-01-02T19:00:00Z

And if HR 2421 passes in Congress, virtually every river or stream in the country will come under tighter Federal guidelines. Stormwater controls like tanks and pumping stations are becoming essential for a growing list of communities.

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Another Threat to Sovereignty

2007-12-27T19:00:00Z

If we did we would be subject to the UN Court and UN rules about various things including fishing, environmental protections, and navigation. IF the US Senate ratifies LOST and HR 2421 ...

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Another Threat to Sovereignty

2007-12-27T19:00:00Z

HR 2421, "Clean Water Restoration Act." But wait, isn't that federal legislation, not a UN treaty? Oh, but don't run off so fast, lately things are never what they seem. According to this Act, water is very important. (Um, duh. ...

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UN TAKING CONTROL OVER UNITED STATES PROPERTY

2007-12-27T19:00:00Z

HR 2421, â€œClean Water Restoration Act of 2007â€* is due to be marked up for a vote in the US House sometime this fall. According to the bill, water is a unique and precious resource that is necessary to sustain human life and the life of ...

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Finding Ulysses Â» Mike Arcuri Supports Clean Water Restoration Act

2007-12-15T19:00:00Z

Itâ€™s good news that Congressman Arcuriâ€™s name is on the list of co-sponsors of H.R. 2421, the House version of the Clean Water Restoration Act. One of our U.S. senators, Charles Schumer, has joined Mike Arcuri in consponsoring the bill ...

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Â» Blog Archive Â» HR 2421 would give our federal government ...

2007-12-09T19:00:00Z

HR 2421 would give our federal government unlimited power over our states natural resources. We already have felt the sting of our federal government with Eminent Domain. We must as stateâ€™s put a stop to the dismantling of our states ...

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HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007

2007-12-05T19:00:00Z

Urban Watershed Perspectives: "If you listen to some of the statements made by the authors of this bill [HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007], you might be tempted to think that it wouldn't have that big of an impact on how ...

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HR 2421 - The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007

2007-12-05T19:00:00Z

If you listen to some of the statements made by the authors of this bill, you might be tempted to think that it wouldnâ€™t have that big of an impact on how water resources (including our urban watersheds) are regulated in the US However, ...

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HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007

2007-12-05T19:00:00Z

HR 2421 would give our federal government unlimited power over our ...

2007-12-04T19:00:00Z

World Prout Assembly: WATER: THE IMPENDING APOCALYPSE

2007-11-28T19:00:00Z

in the House (H.R. 2421) and Sen. Russell Feingold (D-Wisc.) in the Senate (S. 1870). The billâ€™s sponsors contend U.S. waters are threatened due to Supreme Court decisions in 2001 and 2006 that clarified which waters fall under federal ...

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ETFtrends: ETFs Flow Clean Water For The Future

2007-11-20T19:00:00Z

"On the government side, Congress is negotiating the Clean Water Restoration Act HR2421. The outcome would give the Federal government the right to gauge how normal activities affect every drop of water that falls on your land. ...

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ETFs Flow Clean Water For The Future

2007-11-20T19:00:00Z

On the government side, Congress is negotiating the Clean Water Restoration Act HR2421. The outcome would give the Federal government the right to gauge how normal activities affect every drop of water that falls on your land, ...

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take action to protect american headwaters

2007-11-16T19:00:00Z

how this act helps protect headwaters: hr 2421, introduced by representatives oberstar, ehlers and dingell (one of the amici!), and s. 1870, introduced by sen. feingold, amends the clean water act to replace the term "navigable waters" ...

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Business Leaders Warn Of Congressional Power Grab Over Water ...

2007-11-11T19:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.2421 Combating Autism Act of 2005

2007-11-10T19:00:00Z

HR2421 Combating Autism Act of 2005 on OpenCongress.

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.2156 SECURE Water Act

2007-11-07T19:00:00Z

H.R.135 Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act... [2]; H.R.2338 Global Warming Wildlife Survival Act [1]; S.2204 Global Warming and Acidification Coastal ... [1]; H.R.2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 [1] ...

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SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT

2007-11-05T19:00:00Z

Members of the House of Representatives can reverse these roll backs by voting for the Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421). Urge your member of Congress to return Clean Water Act protections to our lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands ...

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hr 2421 clean water â€˜restorationâ€™ act: does congressman walz have ...

2007-11-03T20:00:00Z

whereas, as a result of those decisions, legislation is being considered in congress (hr 2421 and s. 1870) that would broaden federal authority under the clean water act by substituting â€˜waters of the usâ€™ for â€˜navigable waters,â€™ and by

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.1870 Clean Water Restoration Act ...

2007-11-02T20:00:00Z

Tennessee Clean Water Network. 123A S. Gay St. Knoxville, TN 37902. Office: 865.522.7007. Fax: 865.525.4988. Ã‚Â« Clean Water Authority Restoration Act HR 2421/S.1870 Â· Giles County Update Ã‚Â» ... Was this article useful? Yes or No ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.2537 Beach Protection Act of 2008

2007-11-02T20:00:00Z

H.R.2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 [2]; S.2191 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of ... [2]; H.R.2419 Small Business Disaster Response and Loan... [2]; S.2204 Global Warming and Acidification Coastal . ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.1810 Prenatally and Postnatally ...

2007-11-02T20:00:00Z

H.R.2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 [2]; H.R.194 Prescription Drug Affordability Act [2]; H.R.3112 Prenatally Diagnosed Condition Awareness ... [2]; H.R.20 Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depress. ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.21 Oceans Conservation ...

2007-11-02T20:00:00Z

[2]; H.R.2537 Beach Protection Act of 2008 [1]; H.R.2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.2419 Small Business Disaster Response and Loan... [1]; H.R.1187 Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank N... [1] ...

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The Truth About The Oberstar Bill

2007-10-29T20:00:00Z

We continue to see article after article in the newspapers touting the party line that HR 2421, the so-called Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, just gives authority back to federal regulators that the Supreme Court took away in ...

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Keep the Feds Out of Your Backyard

2007-10-26T20:00:00Z

A Congressman named James Oberstar from Minnesota is pushing a bill called the Clean Water Authority Restoration Act (HR 2421) and is trying to move this bill quietly towards passage in the House of Representatives. ...

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Water Legislation Is All Wet

2007-10-21T20:00:00Z

Here are a couple of editorials warning about the destructive result of Congressman Oberstar's bid to expand governmental control of water ... every drop ... through his Clean Water Restoration Act, HR 2421. ...

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clean water restoration

2007-10-21T20:00:00Z

Oberstar and Dingell co-authored an opinion piece that clearly spells out what's at stake in House consideration of the Clean Water Restoration Act, HR 2421. This is especially critical for the Great Lakes states. ...

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20071018 News Clips

2007-10-21T20:00:00Z

Our Congress has an opportunity to use this 35th anniversary to ensure our coastal streams and wetlands are protected under the Clean Water Act, by supporting the Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421-CWRA). Write to Rep. ...

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Oberstar and Feingold Bait-and-Switch Deceptively-Named

2007-10-20T20:00:00Z

Conservation Insider Bulletin from Dan Besse, Oct. 19

2007-10-19T20:00:00Z

The Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421â€”CRWA) would reassert federal jurisdiction over "waters" as they had been previously defined by decades of judicial interpretation, broadly including rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands. ...

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Clean Water Restoration Act

2007-10-18T20:00:00Z

... help create new rules and provide more money for enforcement of the act. President Nixon signed the Clean Water Act into law on Oct. 18, 1972, with a goal of eliminating the discharge of pollutants into most waterways. Read HR 2421.

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The Voice of Agriculture - American Farm Bureau

2007-10-17T20:00:00Z

who convened todayâ€™s hearing, is urging his colleagues to approve H.R. 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act, which contains proposals that would fundamentally alter the reach of the underlying CWA and the existing federal-state ...

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Support the Clean Water Restoration Act

2007-10-17T20:00:00Z

Write to your congressman in support of HR 2421 and your senator on Senate Bill 1870. A Supreme Court ruling in 2001 and subsequent federal agency actions have narrowed the scope of wetlands, streams, lakes and other waters protected ...

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happy 35th, Clean Water Act

2007-10-17T20:00:00Z

Heâ€™s the prime sponsor of a short, simple piece of legislation called the Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421). His act would affirm the intent of Congress, that all waters â€” not just some â€”be protected from pollution. ...

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As Clean Water Act turns 35, Congress can reaffirm original intent

2007-10-17T20:00:00Z

A bill introduced this summer called the â€œClean Water Restoration Actâ€* (HR 2421) would, according to supporters, reaffirm the original intent of the 1972 law, which was to protect all â€œwaters of the United States. ...

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Simple Words On Water Policy Carry A Big Stick

2007-10-16T20:00:00Z

<span class='summaryimg' style='float:left;margin:4px'/><img src="http://ofbf.org/ofbweb/ofbwebengine.nsf/$LookupFilesType/stream.jpg/$File/stream.jpg"/>HR 2421 would expand the reach of the Clean Water Act dramaticall

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Carver County GOP: Taking Sides on Obertar's Bill

2007-10-13T20:00:00Z

The Clean Water Restoration Act (H.R. 2421) measure is opposed as a federal power grab that usurps local control by the National Water Resources Association, a nonprofit federation which includes rural water districts, municipal water ...

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Ways to act for Wildlife

2007-10-10T20:00:00Z

After last weekâ€™s call to action, more than 200 NWF activists logged calls to their US Representatives in support of the Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421). The bill is headed for action any day now, so make sure you contact your ...

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From the Inbox - Ducks a la Warming

2007-10-10T20:00:00Z

After last week's call to action, more than 200 NWF activists logged calls to their US Representatives in support of the Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421). The bill is headed for action any day now, so make sure you contact your ...

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Hyper-regulation is bad environmental policy

2007-09-29T20:00:00Z

The US Congress is proposing dramatic changes to the Clean Water Act—HR 2421 in the House, and S. 1870 in the Senate—that could cost our industry hundreds of millions of dollars should they become law.

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Dots Coalesce to form an Ugly Mass

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

1870 and HR2421]. Iâ€™ll excerpt a few things just to getcha started:. (1) Water is a unique and precious resource that is necessary to sustain human life and the life of animals and plants. Yeah, ok: â€œwater = good.â€* I geddit. ...

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From the Inbox - Support Clean water

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

The National Wildlife Federation and our friends in the conservation community are asking you to help us flood the House of Representatives with support for the Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421). Make the call for clean water! ...

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A bi-state sewer scuffle

2007-09-22T20:00:00Z

23 and Sept. 3 of 2006. ... "Fixing" the Clean Water Act: Last weekâ€™s panel on â€œEnforcing the Clean Water Actâ€* in which I participated largely focused on HR 2421, â€œThe Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007,â€* a bill introduc

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say â€œnoâ€* to (hr 2421 and s. 1870), the clean water restoration act ...

2007-09-20T20:00:00Z

the clean water restoration act of 2007 would amend the federal water pollution control act to clarify the jurisdiction over the waters in the united states. the bill erroneously assumes federal authority over all the waters within the ...

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Federalist Society Panel Examines Oberstar Bill

2007-09-10T20:00:00Z

A key focus for the panel members â€“ which included one private attorney and four academics â€“ was HR 2421, US Representative Jim Oberstar's Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007. HR 2421 would revise the definition of â€œthe waters of the ...

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Is private property the foundation of prosperity?

2007-09-09T20:00:00Z

Dozens of Congressmen, most of whom would swear that private property is the foundation of prosperity, are co-sponsoring the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 (H.R.2421), which removes the word"navigable" from all references to the ...

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"Fixing" the Clean Water Act:

2007-09-09T20:00:00Z

Last weekâ€™s panel on â€œEnforcing the Clean Water Actâ€* in which I participated largely focused on HR 2421, â€œThe Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007,â€* a bill introduced by...

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Tony Dean, take note of socialism

2007-09-08T11:37:02Z

From Henry Lamb: Is private property the foundation of prosperity? America's founders were convinced that it is. For more than a century, the vast majority of Americans and their elected representatives were convinced that it is. In the last half-century

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Private Property No More

2007-09-07T20:00:00Z

Dozens of congressmen, most of whom would swear that private property is the foundation of prosperity, are co-sponsoring the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 (HR2421), which removes the word "navigable" from all references to the ...

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URGENT ACTION ALERT: OBERSTAR BILL THREATENS OUR FREEDOM

2007-09-05T20:00:00Z

If enacted, this bill (HR 2421) threatens all property values as it gives the EPA/Corps of Engineers virtually unfettered authority over your ability to turn a shovel on your land (it might affect a 'waters'), and consequently, ...

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Eye on the Watcher’s Council

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

What do the mass slaughter of the buffalo in late 19th century America, a new Leonardo di Caprio movie, and HR 2421 have in common? They’re all part of Laer’s submission this week on environmentalism. ...

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Greenies' Long-Planned Victory Is Near

2007-08-10T20:00:00Z

Congress responded with HR 2421 and a companion Senate bill soon to be introduced by one of the most radical members of the Senate, Russ Feingold. As I said earlier in the week, the bill could make gutters and storm drains equal to ...

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Globalization Killed The Bison?!

2007-08-06T20:00:00Z

So they become more extreme, doing things like getting legislators to offer up the likes of HR 2421, which would make gutters and storm drains equal to rivers and ponds. Sure, it's an expensive and impractical idea, but if it passes, ...

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CLEAN WATER CAMPAIGN SIGN FOR OUR WATER!

2007-08-02T20:00:00Z

writing to request that you cosponsor the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 (HR 2421) to reaffirm the primary objective of the Clean Water Act: protecting all of our nation's waters from pollution and destruction. ...

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PLF Attorney Testifies on Oberstar Bill

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z

Hopper also gave an analysis of the proposed Clean Water Restoration Act--HR 2421 :. The [proposed Act's] definition of federal authority is not a "restoration" of congressional intent. It far exceeds the jurisdictional scope of the ...

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The Voice of Agriculture - American Farm Bureau

2007-07-26T20:00:00Z

In written testimony sent this week to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, AFBF argued that H.R. 2421 would not only expand CWA jurisdiction, but needlessly sweep many agricultural and forestry activities into the ...

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CWA Bill Could Hinder Food Production

2007-07-23T20:00:00Z

In written testimony sent this week to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, AFBF argued that HR 2421 would not only expand CWA jurisdiction, but needlessly sweep many agricultural and forestry activities into the ...

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beSpacific: New Handbook Explains the Law and Science of Clean ...

2007-07-19T20:00:00Z

The Handbook will assist anyone faced with a jurisdictional question involving a wetland or stream to understand what factors will allow them to find Clean Water Act jurisdiction." Other relevant documents include: H.R. 2421, 110th Cong ...

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Environment Secretary testifies for federal water legislation ...

2007-07-19T20:00:00Z

Environment Secretary testifies for federal water legislationWashington Business Journal, DC - 26 minutes agoCurry went before the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to press for passage of HR 2421, the Clean Water ...

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Environment Secretary testifies for federal water legislation ...

2007-07-18T20:00:00Z

Environment Secretary testifies for federal water legislationBizjournals.com, NC - 15 minutes agoCurry went before the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to press for passage of HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act ...

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House Bill Would Trump Supreme Court Clean Water Act Rulings

2007-07-18T20:00:00Z

Witnesses will address legislation aimed at correcting the problem, known as the Clean Water Restoration Act (HR 2421). The bipartisan bill reaffirms and clarifies Congress’ intent to protect all the streams, wetlands, ponds, ...

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St. Louis County’s Marcus Hall to testify in DC on Thursday

2007-07-17T20:00:00Z

Hall’s expertise is being sought by the committee as it considers passage of the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 (HR 2421). This bill restores the authority of the Clean Water Act after two recent [...]

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July 17 - Letter Opposing the "Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007"

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

The US Chamber of Commerce opposes HR 2421, the "Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007."

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House panel to delve into Clean Water Act jurisdiction issues

2007-07-15T20:00:00Z

and T&I Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar’s (D-Minn.) HR 2421, or the “Clean Water Restoration Act,” seeks to restore federal regulatory muscle weakened by the Bush administration’s response to the 2001 and 2006 high court decisions. ...

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Action Alert! Stop the Clean Water Restoration Act HR2421 (by ...

2007-07-12T20:00:00Z

Last Post by: American Policy Center on Jul 13 2007.

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clean water networdk newsletter 6/29/07

2007-06-29T20:00:00Z

action alert on cwra (hr 2421): declare your independence from uncontrolled water pollution! congressional 4th of july week recess is a great time to get in-district meetings with members of congress to promote the clean water ...

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Commentary on the Clean Water Protection Act | LLRX.com

2007-06-24T20:00:00Z

Another piece of legislation introduced to strengthen the Clean Water act is the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, H.R. 2421. Jim Oberstar (D-MN), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduced the ...

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American Rivers : River Policy Update

2007-06-16T20:00:00Z

HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act, was introduced recently by Representatives James Oberstar (D-MN), John Dingell (D-MI), Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) and over 150 additional cosponsors. A companion bill is expected to be introduced in ...

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Entry for June 10, 2007

2007-06-09T20:00:00Z

Am working on a piece for LLRX on the Clean Water Protection Act and also the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, HR 2421, which Jim Oberstar (D-MN), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committe, introduced and ...

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Peer Blog Â» Get your feet wet during Natl River Cleanup Week

2007-06-07T20:00:00Z

This weeklong event arrives on the heels of the introduction of the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 (HR 2421). Sponsored by US Representatives James Oberstar (D-MN) on May 22, the legislation aims to greatly increase congressional ...

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EnvironmentalChemistry.com: EPA eliminates Clean Water Act ...

2007-06-05T20:00:00Z

One would hope that some Senators will quickly cosponsor companion legislation to H.R. 2421 and that the bills are quickly passed into law so that the Clean Water Act can more clearly protect non-navigable waters and wetlands. ...

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Isolated wetlands STILL not protected

2007-06-05T20:00:00Z

Jim Oberstar's introduction of the "Clean Water Restoration Act" (HR 2421) in late May is definitely a step in the right direction, there's clearly still a long ways to go. It seems unfathomable that this situation continues to linger ...

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Get your feet wet during Natl River Cleanup Week

2007-06-03T20:00:00Z

Congress Tries to Clarify Waters Muddied by Supreme Court

2007-05-31T20:00:00Z

Democratic Congressmen James Oberstar of Minnesotaand John Dingell of Michiganand Republican Vernon Ehlers of Michigan held a news conference Tuesday to introduce the Clean Water Restoration Act, H.R. 2421. ...

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Wetlands: An Overview of Issues: Open CRS Network - CRS Reports ...

2007-05-30T20:00:00Z

Legislation intended to reverse the Court's rulings has been introduced (H.R. 2421, S. 1870). Wetland protection efforts continue to engender intense controversy over issues of science and policy. Controversial topics include the rate ...

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Water Resources Group Warns Oberstar's Clean Water Restoration Act ...

2007-05-30T20:00:00Z

Paul. The so-called ‘Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007’ [HR 2421] will do just the opposite of what it is titled. It attempts to trump the authority of States and State water law primacy by expanding control of the.

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Congress Tries to Clarify Waters Muddied by Supreme Court

2007-05-25T20:00:00Z

Democratic Congressmen James Oberstar of Minnesota and John Dingell of Michigan and Republican Vernon Ehlers of Michigan held a news conference Tuesday to introduce the Clean Water Restoration Act, HR 2421.

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 2421, The Clean Water Restoration Act ...

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 2421, The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007.

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hr 2421 enrolled

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

in memory of us army corporal jason b. daniel of fort worth.

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Bill Action: Introduced: HR 2421: To amend the Federal Water ...

2007-05-20T20:00:00Z

Rep. James Oberstar [D-MN] introduced HR 2421: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States. [This event matched these monitors: Introduced ...

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HR 2421, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ...

2007-05-20T20:00:00Z

HR 2421 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States....

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