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Indianapolis Soldiers and Sailors Monument observation deck closed for repairs

2014-10-27 18:22:34| Biotech - Topix.net

The observation deck of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis is being closed as crews make repairs to sections of the 112-year-old limestone tower. Crews are putting up scaffolding at the monument on Monday.

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Conservationists Spar Fishermen Over Worlds Largest Marine Monument

2014-09-20 10:58:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

National Geographic: President Obama's proposal in June to expand a marine sanctuary around seven U.S.-controlled islands and atolls in the central Pacific Ocean drew immediate praise from scientists and conservationists, but has since sparked opposition from representatives of the tuna industry, including fishermen in Hawaii who say it would threaten their livelihood. The tuna fishermen oppose the plan because commercial fishing is prohibited in the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, which would increase...

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