Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Jobs bill/ La Nina

Missoulian: Tester votes with Republicans to block Obama's jobs bill

S.1660: American Jobs Act of 2011

Bozeman Daily Chronicle: La Nina could bring another snowy winter

National Weather Service: LA NINA & SNOWFALL STATISTICS FOR THE INLAND NORTHWEST
“La Nina winters often bring cooler than normal temperatures and above normal precipitation. This combination brings above normal snowfall for an average La Nina.”

Monday, October 10, 2011

Invasive insects/ Viktor Bout



Bozeman Daily Chronicle: AP IMPACT: Foreign insects, diseases got into US

USDA: Emerald Ash Borer “It likely arrived in the United States hidden in wood packing materials commonly used to ship consumer goods, auto parts and other products. The first official U.S. identification of Emerald Ash Borer was in southeastern Michigan in 2002. It is especially dangerous because there is no known treatment for Emerald Ash Borer infestations – trees must be felled and the wood disposed of through approved means.”

Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Long pursued, arms suspect faces trial in NY court

Department of Justice: Viktor Bout Extradited to the United States to Stand Trial on Terrorism Charges
"Viktor Bout has been indicted in the United States, but his alleged arms trafficking activity and support of armed conflicts in Africa has been a cause of concern around the world. His extradition is a victory for the rule of law worldwide," Attorney General Eric Holder said.