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Bald eagle officially US nat'l bird, Biden signs bill
The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the U.S. after President Biden signed into law legislation amending a code to formally recognize the previously unofficial American emblem.
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... Why it matters: "The Bald Eagle has symbolized American ideals since its placement on the Great Seal in 1782," per a statement from Preston Cook, co-chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center, after Congress passed earlier this month the bill that was sent to Biden's desk. - - - "With this legislation, we honor its historic role and solidify its place as our national bird and an emblem of our national identity," added Cook, who spearheaded the legislative effort with Minnesota Reps. Brad Finstad (R) and Angie Craig (D) and Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.). ...
- - - "With this legislation, we honor its historic role and solidify its place as our national bird and an emblem of our national identity," added Cook, who spearheaded the legislative effort with Minnesota Reps. Brad Finstad (R) and Angie Craig (D) and Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.). ...
#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-12-25 04:17 PM | Reply
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Shepaug Dam in Southbury [CT] opens bald eagle observatory for 38th season www.newstimes.com
... The Shepaug Eagle Observatory is now open for its 38th season, offering residents a unique opportunity to view birds of prey -- even bald eagles -- in their natural habitat. The observatory is run by FirstLight, which owns and operates the Shepaug Hydro Generating Station in Southbury, the largest hydroelectric station in Connecticut. Eagles, hawks and all types of birds of prey flock to the area to feed on aquatic life in the moving waters below the Shepaug Dam and to soar to find places to rest on the banks of the river and in nearby treetops. "In past years, visitors have witnessed as many as 10 or more eagles in a single day, not to mention a variety of other birds, including red-tail hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, goshawks, great blue herons and various waterfowl. We saw an eagle everyday we were open last year," organizers said in a Facebook post. ...
The observatory is run by FirstLight, which owns and operates the Shepaug Hydro Generating Station in Southbury, the largest hydroelectric station in Connecticut.
Eagles, hawks and all types of birds of prey flock to the area to feed on aquatic life in the moving waters below the Shepaug Dam and to soar to find places to rest on the banks of the river and in nearby treetops.
"In past years, visitors have witnessed as many as 10 or more eagles in a single day, not to mention a variety of other birds, including red-tail hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, goshawks, great blue herons and various waterfowl. We saw an eagle everyday we were open last year," organizers said in a Facebook post. ...
#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-12-25 04:20 PM | Reply
No revocation of subsidies to pharma and oil? This legislation is what the government was kept "operating" for?
I don't understand what Biden considers important.
#3 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2024-12-25 05:47 PM | Reply
@#3 ... This legislation is what the government was kept "operating" for? ...
This bill was not part of the Continuing Resolution legislation that passed last week.
It is a separate bill, one of a few Pres Biden signed in the past couple days.
#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-12-25 06:12 PM | Reply
@#3 ... I don't understand what Biden considers important. ...
Congress presents bills to the Office of the President, and he signs bills into law that he agrees with.
For major pieces of legislation, he work with Congress to get the bills passed, for example, H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
And, H.R.4346 - CHIPS and Science Act.
#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-12-25 06:17 PM | Reply
Maybe the eagles will get more protection from being officially the national Bird.
I hope so.
#6 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2024-12-25 08:56 PM | Reply
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