When Trains Block a Road, Local Officials Have Few Options
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When Trains Block a Road, Local Officials Have Few Options

The federal government has begun offering $3 billion for bridges and tunnels, but many local governments say they cannot take advantage of the money.
Tracing Mining’s Threat to U.S. Waters
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Tracing Mining’s Threat to U.S. Waters

Environmental concerns are raised anew about potential contamination from Canadian open-mit mines flowing through the waterways into Montana’s lakes, harming fish.