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- 1Congress moves to bypass Florida court ruling on wetlands▼Commentary: Congress tries end-run around Florida court decision protecting wetlands
A commentary in the Florida Phoenix accuses Congress of attempting an end-run around a Florida court decision that protects wetlands. The piece argues lawmakers are working to weaken or override the judicial ruling's safeguards for the state's wetlands. Environmental advocates are likely to view the congressional effort as a threat to protections, while supporters frame it as correcting judicial overreach. Details of the specific legislation involved were not provided.