| Colorado counties, cities oppose regulation of 'fracking' |
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| Written by GARY HARMON, The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel | |
| Thursday, 09 July 2009 | |
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Opponents of a measure that would give federal authority over hydraulic fracturing for natural gas have marshaled opposition from several Western Slope counties and cities. Read more...
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