Lawuit Filed Over Immigration Raids
(Sep 14, 2007)
OMAHA, Neb (AP) -- A union representing workers at six Swift & Co meatpacking plants sued federal immigration authorities Wednesday, alleging agents violated the workers' rights during raids by roughly handling even those not suspected of crimes.
Judge Rejects Automakers' Bid to Scrap State Emission rules
(Sep 14, 2007)
MONTPELIER, Vt (AP) - Vermont, New York and other states score a victory in their fight to get car makers to comply with rules aimed at reducing global warming.
Corps Blamed for Shoddy Everglades Work
(Sep 14, 2007)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla (AP) — A major Everglades restoration project is stalled because of shoddy work managed by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers on a reservoir that could threaten an interstate and nearby communities if levee walls failed, state...
California Winegrowers Go Nearly Nude for Fundraiser
(Sep 14, 2007)
BERKELEY, Calif (AP) — Winegrowers, ranchers and other members of Napa's farming community in California are showing their green thumbs and quite a bit more in hopes of raising money to protect the valley's rich agricultural resources.
Past E. coli Outbreaks Did Not Bring About Change in Regulations
(Sep 14, 2007)
Last year's fresh spinach E coli outbreak that killed three people and sickened more than 200 others was not enough to change the way leafy greens are inspected by federal and state health agencies.
UK Foot-And-Mouth Same As August Strain
(Sep 14, 2007)
LONDON -- Britain's latest foot-and-mouth outbreak is the same strain as last month's, according to initial test results Thursday that gave farmers hope the disease could be contained in a small region.
