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Army Corps told to clear way for Dakota Access construction
The Hill ^ | Jan 31,2017 | Devin Henry

Posted on 01/31/2017 7:13:16 PM PST by 11th_VA

The acting secretary of the Army has instructed federal officials to issue the easement necessary to build a controversial segment of the Dakota Access pipeline, members of the North Dakota congressional delegation said Tuesday.

“The Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer informed us that he has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with the easement needed to complete the Dakota Access Pipeline,” Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) said in a Tuesday night statement.

“This will enable the company to complete the project, which can and will be built with the necessary safety features to protect the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and others downstream...

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: energy; northdakota; standingrock
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“When in doubt, ATTACK!” ― George S. Patton Jr.
21 posted on 01/31/2017 11:09:52 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (Everywhere is freaks and hairies Dykes and fairies Tell me where is sanity?)
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“This will enable the company to complete the project, which can and will be built with the necessary safety features to protect the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and others downstream
22 posted on 02/01/2017 5:19:53 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: shoff

Yes, they’re trying to follow the money.


23 posted on 02/01/2017 5:40:51 AM PST by gr8eman (The guys who picked last season's loser are already excited about next season's loser.)
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To: 11th_VA

Another installment of the “Make America Great Again” movement.

President Trump keeps knocking them out of the park!


24 posted on 02/01/2017 7:13:30 AM PST by Amish with an attitude
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To: Enchante

And maybe Schumer can contribute a few tears if he’s got any left.


25 posted on 02/01/2017 7:15:58 AM PST by Amish with an attitude
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To: 11th_VA

Use the NODAPL tears to set the concrete footings...


26 posted on 02/01/2017 9:27:51 AM PST by StAnDeliver (Prosecute the win. Run up the score.)
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