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"Farmers need to ask themselves if they want a future where a handful of corporate giants, with no loyalty to the United States, takes control of the food system from DNA to dinner plate. "
Dan McGuire, policy chairman of the American Corn Growers Association in a story about Montana wheat growers who are concerned that GMO wheat will cut them out of the European market, their biggest buyer.
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In the Rockies Today, and in Politics, the national eye remains fixed on Western political races where nasty campaigns are beginning to experience backlash.
Redistricting and a change in demographics may help Democrats win Congressional seats in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada and the governorship in Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming. But to gain an edge, many candidates from both parties used negative ad campaigns to smear their opponent, and although the practice is widespread, candidates, constituents and other leaders are sick of it. Montana GOP candidate Mike Taylor gained national attention by dropping out of a Senate race over a nasty ad - and then re-entering. Since then, New Mexico Republican gubernatorial candidate John Sanchez said he was pulling his negative ads and focusing on a clean campaign and positive change for his state. His opponent, Bill Richardson, said Sanchez ran a dirty campaign and that this was a last-ditch to come back from behind. And in Arizona, Sen. Joe Lieberman criticized the negative campaigns while stumping for 1st Congressional District candidate George Cordova.
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Utah's Hispanics lead increasingly unhealthy lives, official saysNew Mexico GOP gubernatorial candidate pulls smear ads Sen. Lieberman stumps for Arizona Democrats, bashes negative ads Federal official declaresNevada a disaster area Poached grizzly in Idaho curbs recovery effort |
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Rockies Today
Polls show Democrats with strong chances to win in many Western states A change in demographics and an increased demand for a more activist government following the terrorist attacks are giving Democrats a real chance to win in several Western states. New York Times; Oct. 25 Critics wonder why DOE missed the deadline for license to dump at Yucca The Department of Energy curiously missed its 90-day deadline to apply for a permit to operate a nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain after pressing so hard for quick approval, and critics say they'll use the delay as a legal challenge to the project. Reno Gazette-Journal; Oct. 25 Utah nursing shortage could become a state-wide epidemic Utah's nursing shortage is the third worst in the country, and unless the state invests $6.5 million for more faculty and expanded school programs, in ten years the shortage could become an epidemic, a special committee concluded. Deseret News; Oct. 24
Representatives of 58 Colorado counties wrote 10 principles that balance water resource developments with economic, environmental and social impacts, which they hope lawmakers will consider when making water-related bills. Denver Rocky Mountain News; Oct. 25 Business leaders press Arizona governor to address budget crisis Following Gov. Jane Hull's announced $409 million in budget cuts, a Phoenix-area business man is rallying other economic leaders to press the governor to call a special session before the crisis gets worse. Arizona Republic; Oct. 25 Opinion
Kyoto Protocol and emission credits will likely change the way we do business Buying and selling greenhouse gas emissions will likely be a $10 billion industry and will increase the demand for cleaner energy worldwide, despite which countries do and don't participate in the Kyoto Protocol. Christian Science Monitor; Oct. 24 Eastern Idaho needs strong leadership as population swings west As Idaho's population center moves west, the state's eastern citizens must elect leaders with vision and strength to boost regional representation. Idaho State Journal; Oct. 25 Montana's sportsmen add millions to the state's economy Over half a million anglers and hunters spent $550 million in Montana on recreation and support 12,000 jobs and countless conservation efforts state-wide. A guest column by a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department official. Montana Standard; Oct. 25 Beyond the region
California regulators fine Qwest $20 million In another setback for Denver's ailing telecom, California regulators fined Qwest $20.3 million for illegally switching customers' long distance service and adding unauthorized charges to their bills. Denver Post; Oct. 25 Mexican energy leader sees border as potential energy corridor Mexican Energy Secretary Ernesto Martens says that a coordinated effort to pipe natural gas and electricity between Mexico and the U.S. could boost the Mexican economy and result in lower prices and cleaner energy for U.S. states. Tucson Citizen; Oct. 25 In depth
Genetically modified wheat may have benefits, but would undermine Montana's industry Montana's wheat industry is ripe for new genetically modified varieties, which could help ailing farmers, but Europe, Montana's biggest wheat buyer, doesn't want it. A news analysis. Great Falls Tribune; Oct. 25 |
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