Congress votes to expand wilderness protections
Congress approved more than 2 million acres across nine states to become protected wilderness from the Sierra Nevada to the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia. The measure, dubbed a land grab by opponents, moves to President Obama for his expected signature after a 285 to 140 House vote.
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Obama kicks off fund raising push after White House victory
Obama activates Organizing for America and its 14 million email list to rally support for Congress to back Democratic priorities. The outreach comes after a period of limited campaigning and amid bipartisan appeals.
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Border buildup welcomed in Phoenix smugglers
The plan to dispatch nearly 500 more federal agents to the U.S. border, plus X ray machines and dogs, aims to curb violence from Mexican drug and immigrant smugglers. Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano calls it a first step as others warn against overreaction amid cartel violence that has claimed thousands of lives south of the border.
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