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  • Monday, Aug. 2, 2010

Spill Stops Post-Katrina Ecosystem Work

Five years after Hurricane Katrina roared through the Gulf of Mexico, restoration of the region's ecosystem was well under way until another disaster swept through: the BP oil spill. It has not only devastated livelihoods and wildlife in the Gulf; it has stalled progress on projects that had been pushed by the region's lawmakers.


Outlook

Democrats Hoping This August Will Be Kinder Than Last

Senate Democrats this week will cap their summer, like last year, by confirming a Supreme Court justice, and will likely wait until after Labor Day to consider any other major legislation.

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The Wrong Fight

People who want to sell more American-made goods to China keep prodding Beijing to raise the value of the yuan against the dollar. The rationale is simple: The higher China's currency climbs in relation to the greenback, the more competitive American products will be in China -- and the pricier Chinese goods will be in the United States.

Beyond The Beltway

A Slick Response

Just as the recreational boating season was hoisting its sails this spring, the Coast Guard -- responsible for marine safety in U.S. waters -- was faced with one of its biggest challenges in its 220-year history.

Hot Ticket

Historic Hops

Capitol Hill is known for its rich history, but there's a whole lot more to see than government buildings and historic houses. On Wednesday, join the United States Capitol Historical Society on a guided tour of several Capitol Hill watering holes.


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On The Road

Congress hasn't paid much attention to intellectual property rights this year, so the leader of the Copyright Alliance has decided to high-tail it out of town.

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