By PATRICK WHITTLE PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Georgia congressman has proposed a yearslong delay in changes to federal rules meant to protect vanishing whales, prompting a rebuke from environmental groups who say the animals need protection now. The delay proposed by Republican Rep. Buddy Carter concern new vessel speed rules issued by the National […]


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By PATRICK WHITTLE PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Georgia congressman has proposed a yearslong delay in changes to federal rules meant to protect vanishing whales, prompting a rebuke from environme…{ai:summary}<p>Congressman delays whale protection rules, angering environmental groups. Speed rules meant to protect whales now in jeopardy. #environment</p>

Environmental groups decry attempt to delay shipping rules intended to save whales

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