U.S. House action gives hope for S.S. Badger carferry service beyond 2012

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The Ludington, Mich., cross-lake ferry S.S. Badger may face a brighter future because of a congressional amendment passed Friday that would allow the Badger to continue operating as is for the life of the vessel.

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This was very good news for us here in Ludville Saturday. It continues a tradition of steam powered passage between the link of Wisconsin and Michigan for over a century of success. Financially, the impact of the loss would be about $35Million, not exactly chump change for our ports. Our Rep. Bill Huizinga is the one that pushed for this amendment, it got unanimous support, later the House of Reps. will vote, and hopefully, Obama will sign it without further fanfare. Any of you that haven't yet made this 4 hour voyage one way, should do it someday. It's a great vacation idea, or anytime you want to get away for a nice cruise in safety going westerly.