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BLM issues Greater Sage Grouse Conservation Guidance

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The Bureau of Land Management today issued two Instructional Memorandums (IMs) that will help guide both immediate and longer-term conservation actions aimed at conserving the greater sage-grouse and its sagebrush habitat in 10 western states – aimed at benefitting the species while maintaining a robust economy in the West:

 
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Rowdy crowd greets Congressman Amodei

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WINNEMUCCA — On his first swing through rural Nevada since winning the special election for Congressional District 2 in September, Congressman Mark Amodei was greeted on Tuesday (Nov. 8) by a crowd of rowdy voters who wanted answers on everything from the federal debt to the potential closure of rural post offices..

It was Amodei’s 57th day in office. He told the audience he wasn’t playing hookey from school as the week was set aside for congress to meet with their constituents.

 
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Fact Sheet: Rebuilding America Jobs Act

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Senator Harry Reid released the following information on the Rebuilding America Jobs Act:

 
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Amodei promotes his experience during campaign stop

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Amodei and the NNRW WINNEMUCCA — The Republican candidate for Nevada’s Congressional District 2 Special Election was in town Tuesday (Aug. 9) to promote his campaign to local voters.  Mark Amodei outlined his background and promoted his strengths – to include his lengthy experience working with land-use issues and his legislative service.

A reception for Amodei was hosted by the Northern Nevada Republican Women (shown right with the candidate).

 
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Ruby Pipeline construction resumes after shutdowns

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RENO.—Construction on the Ruby Pipeline Project in two northern Nevada locations is expected to resume on Monday, May 16 following temporary shutdowns of the construction sites near sage-grouse leks and lek buffer zones during the sage-grouse active breeding season.

The temporary work shutdowns were taken to protect the sage-grouse, a species that is listed as a candidate for protection under the Endangered Species Act.

 
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Draft WMP and preliminary EA available for public comment

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WINNEMUCCA - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District, Black Rock Field Office has completed a draft wilderness management plan (WMP) and preliminary environmental assessment (EA)  for the 10 wilderness areas associated within the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area (NCA).  The BLM would appreciate receiving substantive comments on the WMP and EA by June 10, 2011.

 
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Law Day looks at complexities of law and combating terrorism

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Jessica Rackley addresses the state during Law Day WINNEMUCCA — Are we a people who actually believe in all that highfalutin language in the Bill of Rights -- like due process, the right of the accused to face his accuser, the presumption of innocence, and public trials by jury?

Or, when push comes to shove and we’re faced with a faceless enemy, are we willing to chuck those ideals to get the terrorists?

 
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Reid: Bin Laden brought to justice but we must not abandon vigilance in struggle against terrorism

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Washington, D.C.Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following statement on the Senate floor regarding the U.S. mission that killed terrorist Osama bin Laden. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:

 

Senator Harry Reid:  “Late last night we learned the news we’d been longing to hear since the worst morning in our memory: an American operation brought Osama bin Laden to justice.

 
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