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WASHINGTON — Gray wolves and Colorado wilderness might benefit under President Barack Obama’s first official act — the freezing of all proposed federal rules changes left unfinished by George W. Bush’s administration.
Obama’s order, which took effect as soon as he was sworn in Tuesday, gives his administration a chance to review numerous pending actions.
For example, the Interior Department under Bush had announced plans to remove gray wolves from endangered-species protections in much of the northern Rocky Mountains. Also on hold is a “roadless rule” for Colorado that critics said would do too little to protect affected lands.
