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Case of sonar's effects on whales heads to high court: At issue: Can a judge enforce environmental rules at the expense of national defense training?

Date: June 24, 2008

Author: Warren Richey

QUOTE: The US Supreme Court announced on Monday it would examine whether a federal judge acted properly in ordering the US Navy to alter its sonar training procedures to protect whales and dolphins off the California coast.

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Key People:

• President George W. Bush
• Michael Chertoff

Key Organizations:

• Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
• Department of the Navy
• First Church of Christ, Scientist The
• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
• US Supreme Court (SCOTUS)

Subject & Geographic Categories:

• Science & Technology
• North America
  • United States of America/USA

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