Groups seek drilling halt near sage grouse habitat

July 1, 2008 By MATTHEW BROWN , Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Two conservation groups have asked the federal government to impose new restrictions on oil and gas development in the West to protect the greater sage grouse, a popular game bird on the decline.

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