As reported in the NYTimes, Florida's Governor Charlie Crist has asked the state's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to delay a vote scheduled today on reclassifying the Florida manatee to threatened from endangered. With factors like possible power plant closures to consider, Thank Crist!
Charles In Charge: Florida Governor Protects Manatees
Florida manatee reclassification faces delays as Governor Charlie Crist seeks more time to assess vital factors impacting decisions.
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