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With all the emphasis on the election, articles on actions by the Bush administration are left comment-free. Yet each warns of serious problems that will hinder the effectiveness of any change after the elections.
Elections are important but gutting the structure in which our laws functions Is an action that can’t be ignored. Each of these articles discusses serious consequences of ignoring the actions that of our current administration is taking. News of election battles are a misdirected of vigilance.
As a new administration is elected, the old one is left with only a 60 day grace period to effect a legacy. The Bush administration is not unique in changing policies during this lame duck period. But the current emphasis on gutting our protections for parks, clean air, resources, and energy threatens decades of work.
Nixon did not win many thoughts of appreciation, but he passed more environmental protection laws then any other president. Perhaps Bush considers that a blemish on the Republican image and is trying to correct it. Perhaps he truely believes protections aremisguided. Regardless, the public is misguided in ignoring these changes.
Much thanks to the regular contributors to OpEd for their links.
Sheila Sample’s quicklinks:
Bush administration seeks last-minute regulations
The Bush Administration's Midnight Regulations
Bush rushes to open Grand Canyon to toxic uranium mining
Bureau Proposes Opening Up Utah Wilderness to Drilling
Uses for $700 Billion Bailout Money Ever Shifting
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