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OREGON STANDOFF: Franklin Graham testifies he flew to refuge to save occupiers

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The Rev. Franklin Graham testified yesterday that he flew his private plane from North Carolina to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon in February in an attempt to save the lives of the four occupiers who were still holed up inside.

DRINKING WATER: Utility sues 'Law & Order' creator for selling ranch's supply

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A California water utility has sued the creator of famed television show "Law & Order" on charges of selling water from his property to neighboring cities.

EPA: Court rules IG findings shared with agency lawyers are private

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The attorney-client privilege extends to investigative findings by U.S. EPA's watchdog office that are used to secure legal advice, a federal court ruled today.

WILDLIFE: Rangers turn to video games to track down poachers

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Technology used in online poker and computer games is now being used to protect endangered species by tracking down poachers.

NATIONAL PARKS: Despite pledge, Yellowstone cell service reaches backcountry

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Despite a pledge from park administrators to minimize cellphone access in backcountry lands, Yellowstone National Park is more connected than ever.

TRIBES: Native Americans to sign treaty to protect grizzlies

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Native American tribes in the United States and Canada are expected today to sign a treaty to protect grizzly bears around Yellowstone National Park.

ADVOCACY: Enviro group that spars with ranchers hires leader

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The Western Watersheds Project, a group reviled by some ranchers for its battles against grazing on public lands, has hired Erik Molvar, a wildlife biologist at WildEarth Guardians, to become its new executive director.

PEOPLE: Bipartisan bill would honor former DOT chief Norm Mineta

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A bipartisan bill introduced in the House this week would award the Congressional Gold Medal to former Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: House bill would provide grades for homes on energy use

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Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) introduced legislation yesterday to give individuals more detailed information about the energy efficiency of their homes.

CHEMICALS: Boxer targets asbestos with new TSCA bill

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Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) has introduced legislation targeting asbestos.

NATIONAL MONUMENTS: Kirkpatrick backs Grand Canyon proposal

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Arizona Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick pledged her support yesterday for legislation to turn 1.7 million acres surrounding the Grand Canyon into a national monument.

COAL ASH: Permitting provision may complicate WRDA talks

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When the Senate recently passed a water projects bill that would authorize state permitting of coal ash disposal programs following a new U.S. EPA rule, it looked like a breakthrough on an issue that has vexed Congress for more than a year.

EPA: House watchdogs push forward on sexual harassment probe

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The House's top watchdogs have asked for U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy's help in their investigation into sexual harassment allegations at the agency's Chicago-based office.

REGULATIONS: Rep. Sessions floats new limits on agency guidance documents

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Legislation introduced by House Rules Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) this week would impose new requirements on federal agencies' use of "economically significant" guidance documents.

DAKOTA ACCESS: House Dems call for do-over of federal review

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Nineteen House Democrats called on President Obama yesterday to rescind federal permits for the controversial $3.7 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline and embark on a new environmental review of the project.

DAKOTA ACCESS: Rural towns uneasy over protests

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In North Dakota's rural Morton County, people grow uneasy at the sight of private security officers for the Dakota Access pipeline patrolling the roads.

LOBBYING: Former Sen. Lincoln signs up for energy company

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Former Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) is now lobbying for power giant NextEra Energy Inc.

WATER POLLUTION: Political debate over Fla. sinkhole deepens

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A sinkhole that emerged at a Florida phosphate plant and is estimated to be deeper than 300 feet is opening up a political debate in the Sunshine State.

CAMPAIGN 2016: FOE Action endorses Upton's challenger

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Environmentalists are lining up behind the Democratic challenger to House Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton, but without a significant cash infusion, the Michigan Republican remains the heavy favorite for re-election.

WEATHER: NWS seeks to turn staff into communicators

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Six days before torrential rain flooded Baton Rouge, La., the National Weather Service released a hazardous weather outlook.
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