Endangered species protections face criticism from critics
Washington officials say endangered species protections face funding cuts and lax enforcement while conservationists warn habitat protections and recovery programs are being neglected. Critics note private interests and conservative lawmakers push to roll back safeguards. 1,250 species listed since 1973 and ongoing debates over critical habitat and the Clinton era roadless rule.
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Mitch Friedman
Northwest Ecosystem Alliance
Chuck Cushman
American Land Rights Association
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R-Corp
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Clinton
Chris Wood
Bush Administration
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Ore
Three more jelly candy recalls over choking risk
Three importers Hanmi Inc Hocean Inc and Mon Chong Loong Trading Corp recall konjac candy linking to 18 total recalls and six child deaths. Branded Coniac Coconut Jelly Jelly Cups and My Love lychee flavor are cited as hazardous. FDA urges not to eat the candy and to return it for refunds.
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Washington
Hanmi Inc
Hocean Inc
California
New York
Great Western Foods
New Choice
Fuji
Mon Chong Loong
Food and Drug Administration
Medicare to start ambulance fee schedule in five year plan
Medicare will pay ambulance providers a set fee under a new final regulation, phased in over five years beginning April 1. The system, similar to hospital and physician payments, aims to ensure needed services while limiting beneficiaries to 20 percent of the approved amount after a $100 deductible.
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Medicare
Tom Scully
Centers For Medicare
Medicaid
Congress
Privileged fliers keep quick line at airports
Washington AP reports airlines reassure frequent fliers that express lines remain for security. TSA says no area can be set aside for best customers, ending exclusive treatment though fast lanes for certain travelers may persist. Diana Cronan of the Air Transport Association says misunderstandings occurred and airlines seek queue control.
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Washington
Transportation Security Administration
Diana Cronan
Air Transport Association
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