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OnEarth
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January 1, 2008
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In reading about NRDC and Sheila Holt-Orsted's battle to save her family and her Tennessee community from contaminated drinking water (Dispatches, Fall 2007), several questions came to mind. According to the article, NRDC is filing suit against the Dickson County landfill for violation of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, but the government officials in charge knew the groundwater was polluted, and they knew it was dangerous. So why not prosecute this as a criminal matter? Why not prosecute for assault, manslaughter, murder? Or as a hate crime, considering the alleged racial discrimination.
--ADAM FIKSO
Glenview, Illinois
The editors respond: NRDC's ...
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CONGRESSMAN BRYANT ANNOUNCES NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT FUNDS FOR DICKSON...
Capitol Hill Press Releases;
March 1, 2001 ;
258 words
......National Emergency Grant Funds for Dickson County Washington D.C. - Congressman Ed Bryant...Workforce Investment Area 8, which includes Dickson County. The grant will provide re-employment...Workforce Investment Area 8, in addition to Dickson County, includes Sumner, Williamson and ...
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GOV. BREDESEN, JACKSON & SHEPARD ANNOUNCE GRANT FOR DICKSON COUNTY...
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
April 17, 2008 ;
352 words
......amount of $36,000 has been approved the Dickson County Municipal Airport. "As communities...needs of travelers," said Bredesen. "Dickson County Municipal Airport is vital to this...and TDOT dedicating these funds to Dickson County Municipal Airport to improve safety...
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ATTORNEY GENERAL COOPER ISSUES OPINION REGARDING DICKSON COUNTY ADEQUATE...
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
April 2, 2007 ;
787 words
......following opinion: Opinion No. 07-40 Dickson County Adequate Facilities Tax QUESTIONS 1. May Dickson County continue to levy an adequate facilities...any limit on the rate or amount that Dickson County may levy as an adequate facilities...
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NRDC Opens Eco-Friendly Office in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Newswire;
October 2, 1996 ;
787 words
......The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) today holds a grand opening for its Washington...keynote speaker at the grand opening, said "NRDC has long been an effective advocate for...efficiency and remarkable innovation." NRDC's 20,000-square-foot office on the 4th...
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Nrdc says ...(Dispatches)
OnEarth;
January 1, 2007 ;
286 words
...NRDC works on many of the issues covered in OnEarth by independent journalists. Here's what NRDC says about ... ... GRIZZLIES Federal protection is the only...ready to survive without it, says Louisa Willcox, director of NRDC's wild bears project, who opposes the Bush administration...
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NRDC works ...(Dispatches)(Natural Resources Defense Council)(Brief...
OnEarth;
June 22, 2007 ;
277 words
...NRDC works on many of the issues covered in OnEarth by independent journalists. Here's what NRDC says about ... ... WIND POWER Bill Moore wasn't the only...Falling in Love With Wind, by Joseph D'Agnese, page 14). NRDC worked with New York State legislators to develop the renewable...
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DICKSON COUNTY BUSINESS MANAGER ARRESTED FOR SALES TAX EVASION
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
December 12, 2007 ;
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......Bailey, age 57. On Dec. 11, 2007, Bailey was indicted by a Dickson County Grand Jury on two Class E felony counts of Sales Tax Evasion...intentionally filing false and fraudulent documents with the Dickson County Clerk's Office on May 11, 2006 and May 18, 2006, which purposefully...
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DICKSON COUNTY WORKFORCE EMPLOYER OUTREACH COMMITTEE FORMED
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
January 12, 2006 ;
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......economic development and promote departmental services. In Dickson County, a chairman and vice chairman have been named for the committee...specialist from the department. The first program of the Dickson County WEOC will be held Friday, January 20, 2006, at 11:30 a.m...
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GOV. BREDSEN ANNOUNCES GRANT FOR DICKSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
August 30, 2007 ;
457 words
......166,667 has been approved for the Dickson County Municipal Airport. "Our airports are...to support continued growth at the Dickson County Municipal Airport." Funds from this...link in the transportation system of Dickson County," said Senator Doug Jackson. "Many...
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Jewel Sings in Defense of the Environment at NRDC Event; First Annual...
PR Newswire;
May 12, 2000 ;
605 words
......the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) for its first annual fundraiser, Earth...Jewel will perform live in support of NRDC's cause. The evening's festivities will...entertainment community leaders, friends of NRDC, UCLA students and the general public about...
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GOV. BREDESEN AWARDS DICKSON COUNTY COMPANY JOB TRAINING GRANT
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
March 18, 2008 ;
394 words
......this grant money for the workers of Dickson County. "I commend Governor Bredesen and Commissioner...Doug Jackson. "This will help keep Dickson County workers employed and help improve our...Governor for awarding this grant to this Dickson County employer and helping to improve our...
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JOHNSON SHIFTS ROLE AT NRDC.(National Realty and Development...
WWD;
May 14, 2007 ;
366 words
...Byline: David Moin The partnership between NRDC Equity Partners and Christina Johnson turned...Avenue president and chief executive, joined NRDC Equity Partners in October 2006 as a partner...with Lord & Taylor, which is owned by NRDC. Johnson confirmed the partnership had...
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NRDC Helps Builders Save Trees, Money.(Natural Resources Defense Council)
Professional Builder (1993);
December 1, 2000 ;
Stromberg, Meghan;
787 words
...The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is very concerned with halting the destruction...have all committed to working with the NRDC to change their wood procurement and framing efficiency habits. The NRDC is a non-profit, environmental group of...
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NRDC Unveils New, Effective Plan to Keep Toxic Pollutants out of Local...
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
March 21, 2007 ;
339 words
......the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). "It is the right tool for local governments...said Anjali Jaiswal, an attorney with NRDC's Water Quality Program. "It will provide...Monterey Peninsula, and is an update of NRDC's 2005 report A Practical Plan for Pollution...
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'Earth To L.A.!' - A Star Studded Sold Out Benefit for Natural Resources...
PR Newswire;
April 27, 2004 ;
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......Council Rolls Out The 'Green Carpet' for NRDC Supporters Including: Toby Maguire, Ben...Angeles LOS ANGELES, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- NRDC's (Natural Resources Defense Council) biennial...record time. It has also already exceeded NRDC's financial goal by raising over $2.5 million...
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