Everglades
Jun 5 2008, AP

Republican John McCain faced tough questions Thursday about why he opposed a measure to restore the Everglades that had broad support from Florida officials, including Republican Gov. Charlie Crist and GOP Sen. Mel Martinez.McCain said he couldn’t...

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Construction workers dig at the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir near Belle Glade, Fla., April 2, 2008. The reservoir, which will cover 25 square miles, is among Florida’s efforts to re-engineer a century’s worth of flood control projects to...