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Native village seeks protection
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2001 Hoping to prevent even more homes from falling into the Chukchi Sea, the Alaska village of Shishmaref has been preparing for a disaster. The village has spent $30,000 on sandbags and wire-mesh to protect against a potential storm. Kawerak Inc., a Native corporation, has been providing the funds. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) has been seeking federal money for the effort. Get the Story:
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