“[Boxer] barreled over Vitter’s attempt to respond and pushed on to hold a vote, adding harshly, ‘Well then, can you hold your remarks until after we vote? Because there are certain senators that must leave. If you please, I will sit here for hours and listen to you.'” Continue reading Barbara Boxer, David Vitter wage verbal war at Gina McCarthy vote
Boston Globe claims ‘Obama has been relatively restrained in his use of EPA regulations’
The Boston Globe editorializes:
In fact, Obama has been relatively restrained in his use of EPA regulations, overruling some of Jackson’s recommendations in light of the weak economy. And McCarthy is hardly an environmental firebrand. The efforts to hold off her confirmation seem designed to force her into a defensive posture.
Boston Globe says GOP Senators asking EPA nominee questions is ‘bullying’
The Boston Globe editorializes: Continue reading Boston Globe says GOP Senators asking EPA nominee questions is ‘bullying’
Former EPA chief Lisa Jackson gets official (painted) portrait
Taxpayers pay $40K to glam up, slim down economy wrecking ball. Continue reading Former EPA chief Lisa Jackson gets official (painted) portrait
Vitter: EPA FOIA scandal ‘no different than the IRS disaster’
“Shortly after the IRS admitted to targeting conservative groups, it was reported that the EPA has routinely denied fee waiver requests from conservative groups seeking government records, while at the same time, approving such requests to environmental groups.” Continue reading Vitter: EPA FOIA scandal ‘no different than the IRS disaster’
EPA inspector general investigating claims agency used fees to block FOIA requests
“Acting Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Bob Perciasepe has asked the Inspector General for the EPA to investigate claims the agency hindered inquiries by conservative groups by charging fees routinely waived for watchdog and media groups.” Continue reading EPA inspector general investigating claims agency used fees to block FOIA requests
German government targets skeptic Fred Singer in 2013; FLASHBACK: Germans forced Singer’s family to flee Austria in 1938
For Fred Singer, the German government has come full circle in 75 years. Continue reading German government targets skeptic Fred Singer in 2013; FLASHBACK: Germans forced Singer’s family to flee Austria in 1938
German government targets climate skeptics in 123-page pamphlet; ‘Spreaders of half-truths and misinformation’
If you’re in Germany, you can just goose-step your way to the nearest bookstore — if it’s not already in flames or it’s front windows already shattered. Continue reading German government targets climate skeptics in 123-page pamphlet; ‘Spreaders of half-truths and misinformation’
Expert: Flu vaccine might be less beneficial and less safe than has been claimed, and the threat of influenza appears overstated.
CDC studies are “simply implausible” and likely the product of the ‘healthy-user effect’ (a propensity for healthier people to be more likely to get vaccinated than less healthy people). Continue reading Expert: Flu vaccine might be less beneficial and less safe than has been claimed, and the threat of influenza appears overstated.
Atmosphere finally hits 400.17 ppm CO2 on revised May 13 readings
So where’s the warming? Continue reading Atmosphere finally hits 400.17 ppm CO2 on revised May 13 readings
Obama’s Agenda 21 point man: Obscure White House sustainability chief wields vast powers
“[Jon] Powers also leads the interagency Steering Committee on Federal Sustainability, which includes a “sustainability officer” from every executive agency in the government.” Continue reading Obama’s Agenda 21 point man: Obscure White House sustainability chief wields vast powers
John Kerry: Climate change ‘challenge to all of us of life and death proportions’
You mean like that Benghazi thing? Continue reading John Kerry: Climate change ‘challenge to all of us of life and death proportions’