Congress doubles its efforts, which pale against threat

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Before hitting the campaign trail, a bipartisan Congress managed to reauthorize funding that helps protect the Great Lakes and their wildlife.

Lawmakers even managed to double funding for the multi-year program. Instead of $8 million, the feds are providing $16 million - for the entire Great Lakes region.

This is progress. But in light of the variety of threats to the Great Lakes, and their crucial importance to Michigan, the region and the nation, the congressional action is, well, underwhelming.

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