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The state, which has argued the plan violated its clean-water laws and that the Corps hasn't done enough to consider alternatives, failed last week to persuade the federal district court in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and the federal appeals court in St. Louis to intervene.

Levee Blast Still on Track Joe Barrett 2011

Missouri officials argued that activating the floodway would violate the state's clean-water laws by causing spills of harmful chemicals and fuel, and that the Corps hadn't done enough to explore other options.

Missouri Fights Levee Ruling Joe Barrett 2011

A clean-water well means improved health, less absenteeism and greater security for these children and their families.

John Travis: The Best First Step for South Sudan John Travis 2010

The Army Corps of Engineers, agricultural subsidies and the EPA's clean-water fund for the states are all in for significant cuts under Mr. Obama's plan for 2012, according to congressional aides who have heard from agencies they monitor about the administration's plans.

Republicans Splintering on Size of Cuts Janet Hook 2011

The actor was on official business at the '09 summit, rolling out his "commitment to action" with a clean-water program to aid third-world countries.

Type-casting: Politicians add realistic touch to Matt Damon's "Adjustment Bureau" 2011

A clean-water well means improved health, less absenteeism and greater security for these children and their families.

John Travis: The Best First Step for South Sudan John Travis 2010

The EPA dealt Arch a setback in January when it rescinded a clean-water permit issued to Arch's Spruce Mine No. 1 in West Virginia four years ago by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Arch Coal Pays $4 Million to Settle Clean-Water Act Charges Tess Stynes 2011

Bob Summers, acting secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment, said the state set its own clean-water standard.

Farm Bureau takes aim at EPA limits on pollutant runoff into Chesapeake Bay 2011

Did voters really want to cut Head Start, Pell grants, teen pregnancy prevention, clean-water programs, and K-12 education funding?

The Tea Party and me 2011

Congressional aides familiar with some aspects of the plan say the Army Corps of Engineers, agricultural subsidies and the Environmental Protection Agency's clean-water fund for the states are all in for significant cuts for the fiscal year that begins in October.

Obama to Propose Cut to Heating Assistance Jonathan Weisman 2011