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Scientists ask for protections on salmon in Tongass

...administrative actions the U.S. Forest Service could take but those are temporary and the preference instead is to have a long-term solution. Supporters of the plan also see watershed-wide protections - rather than buffer zones or restrictions near streams...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-06-11/scientists-ask-protections-salmon-tonga
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Anti-tax conservatives say no to tax-increase deal

...temporary extension that delays the cliff's most onerous provisions and gives Congress more time to work out a longer-term solution.That's becoming the favored path by some Republicans leery of going over the cliff.Mississippi Republican...

http://juneauempire.com/steve-peoples/2012-12-24/anti-tax-conservatives-say-no-t
Particulate fouls icy Fairbanks air

...from wood smoke produced by homeowners trying to cut their fuel bills. Municipal officials say natural gas is the long-term solution, but that is years away. The Environmental Protection Agency has taken notice and says it will impose sanctions...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2012-12-10/particulate-fouls-icy-fairbanks-air
State
Pilots get new tool to avoid bumpy flights

...routes using an operational specification based on wind measurements from mountaintop anemometers. This wasn't a long-term solution, and FAA said that after it was determined that a warning system would be possible it asked the National Center...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2012-10-08/pilots-get-new-tool-avoid-bumpy-flights
State
Senate passes state energy voucher bill

...R-North Pole, acknowledged that long-term solutions to addressing energy costs...embrace it."This isn't a long-term solution but seeks to put in a place...He said he is focused on longer-term solutions, and spoken with legislators...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2012-04-11/senate-passes-state-energy-voucher-bill
State
A compassionate and sensible step on immigration

...until now. This new policy is a necessary step that upholds our tradition as an immigrant nation, but it is not a long-term solution. We still have to get serious about comprehensive reform to create a system that is fair and sensible.

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2011-08-25/compassionate-and-sensible-step-immig
Opinion
Carlton Smith

...care sectors. Identifying more affordable land that can be used for this purpose is an essential ingredient in any long term solution, particularly for starter homes.7. If elected, what would you propose in order to address budget challenges...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2011-09-25/carlton-smith
Local
Outside editorial: Common-sense advice for Congress

...benefits until the jobless rate hit a specific target. But months of talks led nowhere. As a result, instead of a long-term solution, lawmakers are left quibbling over Band-Aids.The Senate devoted much of its attention last week to renewing...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2011-12-08/outside-editorial-common-sense-advice
Opinion
Bill would help Alaskans with energy costs

...to help offset fuel prices. But it also seeks a longer-term solution and calls on the governor to evaluate other alternatives...had a chance to review the bill but is focused on long-term solutions, including dam projects in different parts of...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2012-02-19/bill-would-help-alaskans-energy-costs
State
Concerns expressed about energy, PCE bills

...Jodi Mitchell, general manager of Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, said while the utility was working on long-term solutions too, high costs were driving businesses and economic opportunity out of villages.IPEC provides power in Kake...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2012-02-21/concerns-expressed-about-energy-pce-bil
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