Dems look to stop endangered species rule changes

November 20, 2008 By DINA CAPPIELLO , Associated Press Writer Dems look to stop endangered species rule changes (AP)

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President George W. Bush, waves after delivering remarks on aviation congestion and transportation safety, Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008, at the Transportation Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

(AP) -- With the Bush administration on the verge of relaxing regulations protecting endangered species, Democratic leaders are looking at ways to overturn any last-minute rule changes.



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