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Show Summary – Western Skies #146–
September 12, 2006
FEDS: NO IMPROPER INFLUENCE IN VILLAGE AT WOLF CREEK DECISION
A federal investigation has found no evidence of improper influence in the
decision to give a developer permission to cross federal land to build The
Village at Wolf Creek resort. An environmental group says it still plans
to sue. [LISTEN]
DESTROYING COLORADO'S WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
Colorado is home to more than two thousand tons of chemical weapons. The
United States signed a treaty to destroy the weapons six years from now,
but the federal government's destruction program is behind schedule. [LISTEN]
"COOPERATIVE CONSERVATION" LISTENING SESSION COMING TO COLORADO SPRINGS
On Friday a consortium of federal agencies involved in conservation and
the natural environment are holding a listening session at UCCS in Colorado
Springs. Undersecretary of Interior Lynn Scarlet explains what it's all
about. [LISTEN]
NEW ROCK JOCK FILMS
We hear from outdoor filmmakers about the "Reel Rock" film tour. [LISTEN]
ARMY USING CRAIGSLIST TO RECRUIT
Getting new soldiers to join the Army has been tough lately. This report
spotlights how the Army is getting hip to the digital age, and using the
online exchange board Craig's list to lure new recruits. [LISTEN]
COMMENTARY: BIG BOX SPHINX
Commentator Sandra Knauf isn't averse to doing a little bargain hunting
now and then, but, she says, context is everything. [LISTEN]
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