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Today in eco-history: Civilian Conservation Corps created
April 10, 2014The CCC planted nearly three billion trees across the country, constructed more than 800 parks, updated fire fighting methods for forested areas, built dams, and built public roadways.
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Many “Obamacare” critics accepted its subsidies
April 9, 2014Several big corporations have reaped millions of dollars from "Obamacare" even as they support GOP candidates who vow to repeal the law.
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Nurses and lawmakers resume push for financial transactions tax
April 9, 2014National Nurses United and the Congressional Progressive Caucus relaunched their drive for a financial transactions tax.
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Key lawmaker warns highway-mass transit money is running out
April 9, 2014Money to repair the nation's crumbling roads and rehab its creaky mass transit lines will run out by July, a key lawmaker on budget issues warns.
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Today in eco-history: Wild Kingdom host Jim Fowler born
April 9, 2014Naturalist Jim Fowler was born today. He was part of the groundbreaking wildlife television show called "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" from 1963-1988.
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