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Delta Queen This is about the historic Delta Queen and her struggle getting a new exemption rom the Safety at Sea Act.
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Save the Delta Queen Rallies

Posted 05-20-2008 at 04:25 PM by Franz Neumeier
Updated 09-27-2009 at 06:07 AM by Franz Neumeier
Rallies to save the Delta Queen will take place on:

Friday, May 23 at Henderson, Kentucky: Audubon Mill Park beginning at 1:30 p.m. Entertainment by a bluegrass band assembeled by the International Bluegrass Museum.

Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) at Madison, Indiana: Madison Landing from noon to 1:00 p.m. Entertainment by the Ohio River Minstrels.

Thursday, June 12 at Marietta, Ohio: At the Public Landing in front of the Lafayette Hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00...
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Delta Queen exemption failed

Posted 04-24-2008 at 10:53 AM by Franz Neumeier
Updated 09-27-2009 at 06:08 AM by Franz Neumeier
Today the Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill came on the floor for a vote. As a last ditch effort by Rep. Steve Chabot made a motion to recommit to add the amendment to the bill #2830 while it was on the floor. Unfortunately the vote was lost 195 to 208 votes against the Delta Queen exemption.

While this of course is disappointing, there are still some other options available to get the exemption. Please check by www.save-the-delta-queen.org to find out how you can help supporting the...
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