Costly Mississippi River closure meant to protect levees
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 ~ Updated 4:23 PM
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The Coast Guard has interrupted shipping along the country's busiest inland waterway over fears that the bulging Mississippi River could strain levees that protect hundreds of thousands from flooding. Already, thousands have sought refuge from floodwaters up and down the river.
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