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40. I've read, "halt work" in order to do an environmental impact study

Sun Dec 4, 2016, 04:22 PM

Dec 2016

"The Army Corps of Engineers has reportedly told the Oceti tribe that it will halt work on the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline in order to conduct an environmental impact study, according to reports. "

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BREAKING: Feds will deny easement for Dakota Access Pipeline [View all] pinboy3niner Dec 2016 OP

Double K and Double R... spanone Dec 2016 #1

Wonderful news! . .n/t annabanana Dec 2016 #2

Yes! lonestarnot Dec 2016 #3

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Farmgirl1961 Dec 2016 #4

Where/how did you hear about this? lamp_shade Dec 2016 #5

MSNBC just now. Army Corp made an announcement. nolabear Dec 2016 #10

Does this mean it's over? SticksnStones Dec 2016 #6

I hope so, and I hope it cannot be reversed still_one Dec 2016 #9

The pipeline will be rerouted to a location away from the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation pinboy3niner Dec 2016 #18

So victory, yes!? SticksnStones Dec 2016 #20

ABSOLUTELY! pinboy3niner Dec 2016 #22

I've been so worried about the cold...and the elders... SticksnStones Dec 2016 #24

except for the next neighborhood the pipeline goes through wordpix Dec 2016 #72

Correct - only victory for now, but the fight continues - look at this article @ CNN GregD Dec 2016 #79

There is another one here in Arkansas at the Buffalo River WhiteTara Dec 2016 #83

And one more out in Big Bend in Texas which, surprise!, goes through another tribe's land Bucky Dec 2016 #108

YES!!!! redwitch Dec 2016 #38

I've read, "halt work" in order to do an environmental impact study Donkees Dec 2016 #40

To study alternate routes pinboy3niner Dec 2016 #51

There is every possibility they will wait two months, say 'no alternatives' and re-apply. AtheistCrusader Dec 2016 #111

This is fantastic! The people stood together. They didn't back down. nolabear Dec 2016 #7

The people were clear from the start saltpoint Dec 2016 #8

The whole country should be lifted up by this! nolabear Dec 2016 #11

Agree. This time, it look as if saltpoint Dec 2016 #13

It will still be built, just somewhere else. Travis_0004 Dec 2016 #89

As happy as I am about this..... TNNurse Dec 2016 #102

We have 2.4 million miles of pipeline Travis_0004 Dec 2016 #105

Gawd, I hope so Warpy Dec 2016 #12

Oh, yes please. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #14

as much.... TeddyBear 1 Dec 2016 #15

my thoughts mercuryblues Dec 2016 #90

Hoka (fuckin) hey!!! NightWatcher Dec 2016 #16

YAY!! bravenak Dec 2016 #17

Wooo Hoo! So happy for everyone who made this happen. Glimmer of Hope Dec 2016 #19

Delicate negotiations I presume cilla4progress Dec 2016 #21

That's been my assumption. Hope to gods this pans out. Hekate Dec 2016 #47

Think the vets showing up changed the imperative? SticksnStones Dec 2016 #23

True.. pbmus Dec 2016 #26

Certainly the timing can lead one to make an inference. nt SticksnStones Dec 2016 #27

Numbers up... pbmus Dec 2016 #32

Seems to be the Game Changer. Wellstone ruled Dec 2016 #31

What a solid, smart and gutsy use of the power of their collective image. SticksnStones Dec 2016 #57

Watch for some really really Wellstone ruled Dec 2016 #61

Vilifying the Vets or claiming credit for the haulting? SticksnStones Dec 2016 #63

Not really... this was being discussed at least 3 weeks ago from earlier reports. nini Dec 2016 #68

Ok, but the optics sure feel heart-warming SticksnStones Dec 2016 #70

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2016 #76

+1, absolutely. That was potential press that scared them to action. harun Dec 2016 #104

It sure looks like it unfolded that way. SticksnStones Dec 2016 #106

An encouraging bit of news for a change! FailureToCommunicate Dec 2016 #25

I sure hope that is so! Looking everywhere for a link. mahina Dec 2016 #28

I can't find one either Nictuku Dec 2016 #30

LINK: pinboy3niner Dec 2016 #34

! mahina Dec 2016 #82

With a big assist from thousands of Vets that showed up this weekend. bluedigger Dec 2016 #29

Still not finding anywhere superpatriotman Dec 2016 #33

See above pinboy3niner Dec 2016 #35

link billymike Dec 2016 #36

Thank you superpatriotman Dec 2016 #45

and NY times now NRaleighLiberal Dec 2016 #56

Don't count the chickens just yet. branford Dec 2016 #37

Downer! dumbcat Dec 2016 #52

I read that Trump has money invested in the pipeline, so the optics (for a normal POTUS) Snarkoleptic Dec 2016 #92

Trump doesn't care, his supporters care even less, branford Dec 2016 #93

Such good news! mcar Dec 2016 #39

LINK: Dakota Access Pipeline Denied Near Sioux Reservation csziggy Dec 2016 #41

K&R!!!!!!!!!! gademocrat7 Dec 2016 #42

We need to give thanks and remember randr Dec 2016 #43

About damn time! lillypaddle Dec 2016 #44

Here's a link: babylonsister Dec 2016 #46

all i could hear when i learned this great news barbtries Dec 2016 #48

Why was it approved in the first place and how much compensation would they receive? MichMan Dec 2016 #49

Compensation? None, I would think dumbcat Dec 2016 #53

more the billions in compensation rdking647 Dec 2016 #54

It's not that simple. branford Dec 2016 #55

I'm afraid you might be right Abq_Sarah Dec 2016 #101

The Veterans made the difference. UCmeNdc Dec 2016 #50

6000 of them showed up! leftyladyfrommo Dec 2016 #64

Good . . . for now. Can't wait for the Orange One's tweet. Vinca Dec 2016 #58

K and R panader0 Dec 2016 #59

This stops for now liberal N proud Dec 2016 #60

battles can still be won DonCoquixote Dec 2016 #62

You can't get from Northwest North Dakota to Iowa without crossing the Missouri River - see a map FarCenter Dec 2016 #86

Do you know you're my favorite pinboy3niner? Solly Mack Dec 2016 #65

pinboy3niner is my favorite too! montana_hazeleyes Dec 2016 #99

A stay of execution at best. briv1016 Dec 2016 #66

Don't hold your breath Puha Ekapi_2 Dec 2016 #67

Such good news- I'm so relieved. liberalla Dec 2016 #69

So can the Orange Horror overturn this in January? catbyte Dec 2016 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author wordpix Dec 2016 #74

will try to do anything/everything to make self, family & loyalty richer wordpix Dec 2016 #75

That's what I was wondering... ailsagirl Dec 2016 #85

GO!bama wordpix Dec 2016 #73

Im really glad the Feds did the right thing, but WHY did they wait so long? They could have done napi21 Dec 2016 #77

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2016 #78

Holy Effing Crap! GREAT NEWS! KewlKat Dec 2016 #80

This absolutely GREAT NEWS, human beings won turbinetree Dec 2016 #81

So what does Trump have to say cilla4progress Dec 2016 #84

we should learn something bdamomma Dec 2016 #87

Wonderful!!!!! burrowowl Dec 2016 #88

Yes! suffragette Dec 2016 #91

K & R Scurrilous Dec 2016 #94

DAPL says it will drill without a permit and pay the fines Runningdawg Dec 2016 #95

Every interview I have seen shows they know not to leave the camp. harun Dec 2016 #107

Thanks for your answer Runningdawg Dec 2016 #110

It's good news, but whose land is the easement on? malthaussen Dec 2016 #96

I won't hold my breath, but I certainly hope the people who were trashing Obama over this.... Tarheel_Dem Dec 2016 #97

HA! Thanks Obama! Cha Dec 2016 #98

Big Bad FEDS! Mahalo, pinboy! Cha Dec 2016 #100

Thanks Obama! harun Dec 2016 #103

History jabberwock Dec 2016 #109