Alaska Voters Weighing In: Salmon Vs. Gold

By BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Sun, 10/02/2011 - 8:02am

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- The battle over a copper and gold mine near one of the world's premiere fisheries is headed to the ballot....

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