$82M authorized for research on toxic algae blooms

By Washington Examiner
Published June 19, 2014 7:01am ET
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MIAMI (AP) — Congress has authorized $82 million for new research aimed at controlling toxic algae outbreaks.

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., sponsored the bill. The Senate agreed Tuesday to a House amendment to the bill, which next goes to President Barack Obama for approval.

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