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| Secretary Kempthorne announced on Friday that he has agreed to extend the deadline for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia to negotiate on issues related to the drought currently affecting the southeastern United States. |
WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne today announced that he has agreed to extend the deadline for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia to negotiate on issues related to the drought currently affecting the southeastern United States.
“I believe the three states have made real progress toward reaching agreement,” Kempthorne said. “Therefore, I have agreed to extend the time for our discussions. I remain committed to seeing a resolution to these longstanding issues, and I know the three governors remain committed as well.”
Secretary Kempthorne agreed to extend the deadline for at least one week.