Desert tortoise halts Las Vegas development plans
The Aug 4 listing of the desert tortoise as endangered blocks desert areas in Nevada California and Utah and threatens Las Vegas housing and casino projects. Officials fear a wave of holds on new builds as Summa Corp and others brace for delays while court actions unfold.
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Senate Battles Over Bush Defense Plan Heads to Conferees
The Senate moves to shape a $305 billion defense authorization with cuts to Star Wars antimissile, MX, and Midgetman programs while keeping core items. The House votes echo restrictions, trimming billions from Star Wars, B-2, MX and Midgetman funds and restoring some conventional programs as conferees prepare.
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Logging showdown looms over Northwest forests fight
Washington lawmakers face a potential clash as House and Senate negotiators weigh an omnibus spending bill with a controversial amendment backed by Mark Hatfield and Brock Adams. Environmental groups warn against the measure while industry activists rally on Capitol Hill with logging trucks and workers from Oregon Washington and California. The dispute centers on federal forest land near century old trees crucial for wildlife and the local timber economy.
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Nixon plans solo trip to China amid earlier cancelation
Spokesman John Taylor said former President Richard Nixon plans a solo visit to China to meet leaders after canceling a group trip. The plan follows political unrest that delayed the fall visit with six companions, including William and Simon, a former treasury secretary ally. Taylor noted Nixon has no business ties with Simon.
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