Amy Goodman
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A Violation of Tribal & Human Rights: Standing Rock Chair Slams Approval of Dakota Access Pipeline
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February 8, 2017
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13:40Now PlayingThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday it will greenlight the final phase of construction for the Dakota Access pipeline, prompting indigenousled water protectors to call for a "last stand" against the $3.8 billion project. In a letter to Congress, acting Army Secretary Robert Speer said the Army Corps will cancel an environmental impact study of the Dakota Access pipeline and will grant an easement today allowing Energy Transfer Partners to drill under Lake Oahe on the Missouri River. The Army Corps also said it would suspend a customary 14day waiting period following its order, meaning the company could immediately begin boring a tunnel for the final oneandahalf miles of pipe. We speak to Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council Chair Dave Archambault II.
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