Environmentalism
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“United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is arguably the most incompetent and abusive in federal service” PEER (Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility). This agency is supposed to implement boundary treaties with Mexico.
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Will Obama act quickly to overturn Bush’s midnight regulations or replace them slowly with “deliberation?” Obama will face Bush legacy on environment. By Jim Tankersley. Washington Bureau
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The cheer in the story is for the Energy, Climate Change, EPA nominations- Environmental groups, scientists cheer Obama appointments. LA Times. By Jim Tankersley and Tom Hamburger
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Another massively offensive attempt to gut the outdoors by the outgoing Administration- EPA Moves to Ease Air Rules for Parks. Regional Administrators Decry Decision. By Juliet Eilperin Washington Post Staff Writer. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Trying to keep the air around and in the national parks has been a 30-year battle. One that is being…
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Maybe we won’t have to wait for Obama- This would be incredible! Dems eye midnight regulations reversal. By Eria Lovely and Ryan Gram. Politico.
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How Bush made a mockery of the nation’s environmental laws and values — and what Obama must do to get us back on track- Story in Salon.com (Salon Magazine). By Katharine Mieszkowski The article doesn’t just speak of Bush sin, but how Obama can redeem on the environment.
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Sarah Palin’s record on environment is abysmal. By Rick Steiner. Seattle P-I. Guest Columnist. Palin may have the worst record on the environment of any candidate for the president or vice presidency in history. She won’t even protect Bristol Bay from the huge Pebble Mine (her daughter is named Bristol), and so much of the…
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden’s hold on Lyle Laverty’s appointment as assistant Interior secretary for fish, wildlife and parks was broken when Senator Harry Reid pushed the confirmation through while Wyden was away from the Senate welcoming the arrival of his newborn twins.