North Korean Plutonium

Missoulian: US researchers see more signs NKorea is producing plutonium

North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues
“This report summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons program—including weapons-usable fissile material and warhead estimates—and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization. Little detailed open-source information is available about the DPRK’s nuclear weapons production capabilities, warhead sophistication, the scope and success of its uranium enrichment program, or extent of its proliferation activities.”

Oilfield Contamination of Water

Missoulian: Feds: EPA fails to protect water from oilfield contamination

EPA Needs to Collect Information and Consistently Conduct Activities to Protect Underground Sources of Drinking Water

”Since the early 2000s, increased oil and gas production has resulted in an increase in wastewater that must be managed properly. The majority of wastewater from oil and gas production is injected into underground wells known as class II wells. These wells are regulated to protect drinking water sources under EPA's UIC class II well program and approved state class II programs. EPA oversees state programs, and EPA regions manage programs in states without approval.”

Prairie Dogs and Peanut Butter

Missoulian: Drones could scatter plague vaccine for Montana prairie dogs
Protecting Black-Footed Ferrets and Prairie Dogs Against Sylvatic Plague
How Feeding Prairie Dogs Peanut Butter Could Help Save

Prairie Dog Conservation
“Black-tailed and white-tailed prairie dogs are native to Montana. The black-tailed prairie dog was abundant and widely distributed throughout grassland and shrub/grassland habitats east of the Continental Divide during the 1800s. The historic range of the white-tailed prairie dog was restricted to shrub/grassland habitats of the valleys located between the Beartooth and Pryor Mountain ranges in south central Montana. Both species declined in abundance during the 20th century.”

Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow/ Veteran Suicide

Missoulian: Crow Tribe war chief to be buried in veterans cemetery

Statement by the President on the Passing of Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow

Secretary Jewell's Statement on the Passing of Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow

S. 3283  (IS) - DR. JOSEPH MEDICINE CROW CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT

Books by Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow:

Counting Coup: Becoming a Crow Chief on the Reservation and Beyond, Feb 14, 2006
Counting Coup: Becoming a Crow Chief on the Reservation and Beyond (lesson plan)

Brave Wolf and the Thunderbird: Tales of the People, 1998

From the Heart of the Crow Country: The Crow Indians' Own Stories, 2000

  

Missoulian: Veteran suicide awareness walk/run set for May 22 in Missoula

Veterans Crisis Line and Suicide Prevention
“One small act can make a difference. Show your support for Veterans and Service members who may be in crisis, and spread the word about The Power of 1. Veterans, Service members, and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, send a text message to 838255, or chat online to receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.”

White Nose Syndrome in the West/ Invasive Mulluscs

Missoulian: Bat-killing disease reported in western U.S. for 1st time
White-Nose Syndrome of Bats Fact Sheet

Missoulian: Inspectors already find 2 mussel-fouled boats at Pablo inspection station 
Molluscs

Supreme Court: Racial Bias in Jury

Missoulian: Supreme Court will take up case about juror's racial bias

Pena-Rodriguez v. Colorado
“Whether a no-impeachment rule constitutionally may bar evidence of racial bias offered to prove a violation of the Sixth Amendment right to an impartial jury.” 

Whitefish Watershed/ House Ethics Investigation

Missoulian: Meeting on Whitefish watershed fuels reduction project is Tuesday

If you missed the meeting:

For further information about the project and open house, visitwww.fs.usda.gov/projects/flathead/, or contact Planning Team Leader, Deb Bond at (406) 758-5204.

General forest information can be found online athttp://www.fs.usda.gov/flathead.

Missoulian:House ethics panel opens probe into Fla. Rep. Corrine Brown

Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative Corrine Brown

“…Investigative Subcommittee shall have jurisdiction to determine whether Representative Corrine Brown violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct in the performance of her duties or the discharge of her responsibilities, with respect to allegations that she engaged in improper conduct relating to certain outside organizations, including allegations that she may have conspired with other persons in connection with fraudulent activity, improperly solicited charitable donations, used campaign funds for personal purposes, used official resources for impermissible non-official purposes, failed to comply with tax laws, and made false statements, and/or failed to make required disclosures, to the House of Representatives and Federal Election Commission.”