Wisconsin governor signs Great Lakes compact

May 28, 2008 By JOHN HARTZELL, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Gov. Jim Doyle has signed legislation making Wisconsin the fifth state to approve an interstate compact aimed at protecting the Great Lakes.



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