The Midnight De-Regulation Express
In His Last Days in Power, George W. Bush Wants to Change Some Rules
It’s a Washington tradition. Outgoing administrations try to ram through a slew of new federal regulations. But the Bush administration has expanded on this, seeking to push through at least 90 changes that can affect the health and safety of millions. Here are five examples.
Science and the Next President
For the last eight years, scientists have accused the Bush administration of tampering with, suppressing or even ignoring scientific findings that conflicted with its policies. Their central question is what could the next president do to restore scientific integrity.
Can Green Industry Save the Economy?
As lawmakers mull another economic stimulus, green industries could be key. With the economy in turmoil and oil prices in dramatic flux, many experts argue the best way to tackle these problems is an enormous federal investment in renewable technologies.
Foreclosure Epidemics
As a weird new wrinkle of the exploding mortgage crisis, the flailing housing market in California was tied to a 276 percent increase in West Nile virus cases, according to a scientific journal.
McCain’s Balancing Act on Energy
Sen. John McCain is left of the GOP base when it comes to the environment. But though he may draw in independents and moderate Democrats, can he hold on to his party base?
Gustav Hits Alaska
McCain’s presidential crusade perseveres even as “Act of God” isolates his pick for vice president. 
Global Warming Battle Heats Up
Four Democratic senators demanded late last month that the head of the Environmental Protection Agency must go. Their call for EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson’s resignation — after eight months of looking into his actions as agency chief — is largely due to Jason K. Burnett, Johnson’s former deputy in developing global warming policy.
Since resigning in [...]
The American Way: ‘Bigger, Stronger, Faster’
When Mike, Chris and Mark Bell, were striving to become champion iron pumpers in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the brothers never dreamed that Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hulk Hogan and their other idols were juiced. Steroids were for commies –like Dolph Lundgren in Rocky IV. Rocky himself was clean and sober. He chopped wood to get buff.
But, as they [...]
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