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Archive Home > 2007 > April > 02 > Protections for species may weaken

Protections for species may weaken

Leaked proposal looks to narrow scope of Endangered Species Act

By Keith Chu / The Bulletin
April 2, 2007

WASHINGTON - A leaked U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to narrow portions of the Endangered Species Act sparked criticism last week from Central Oregon conservationists and a stern warning from Democratic legislators.

The 113-page proposal would sharply limit the number of species that....

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