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Tell Congress: Protect Public Media Funding. Act now.

A proposal to claw back funds for public media has already passed the House of Representatives. Montana Public Radio and stations across the country receive critical federal funds to strengthen our work. The Senate could vote on the proposal in the coming days. To add your voice in support of Montana Public Radio visit Protect My Public Media.

U.S. May Ban Imports of Beluga Caviar

By Eric Niiler

Published December 4, 2002 at 10:00 PM MST

The United States proposes a ban on imports of Beluga caviar due to over-harvesting in the Caspian Sea, and may put Beluga fish on the endangered species list to stiffen penalties for smugglers. NPR's Eric Niiler reports.