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MI SR0166
Resolution
AI Summary
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Calls on the Obama Administration to take immediate action to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes after a live mature carp was found beyond the electrical barrier on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
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Criticizes the administration for fighting Michigan's lawsuit to shut down canals connecting the Great Lakes basin to the Mississippi River basin and for delaying decisive action in favor of special interests.
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Encourages and supports the Michigan Attorney General's efforts to pursue legal action demanding immediate closure of waterways connecting the Great Lakes to carp-infested waters.
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Congressional leadership, Michigan's congressional delegation, and the Michigan Attorney General.
Legislative Description
A resolution to call the Obama Administration to task for its failed leadership on preventing Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes and call again for immediate actions to prevent further carp movement into the Great Lakes.
Asian Carp
Last Action
Roll Call # 334 Yeas 31 Nays 3 Excused 2 Not Voting 2
6/24/2010