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Obama halts controversial EPA regulation


WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Friday scrapped his administration's controversial plans to tighten smog rules, bowing to the demands of congressional Republicans and some business leaders.

Obama overruled the Environmental Protection Agency — and the unanimous opinion of its independent panel of scientific advisers — and directed administrator Lisa Jackson to withdraw the proposed regulation to reduce concentrations of ground-level ozone, smog's main ingredient. The decision rests in part on reducing regulatory burdens and uncertainty for businesses at a time of rampant uncertainty about an unsteady economy.

The announcement came shortly after a new government report on private sector employment showed that businesses essentially added no new jobs last month — and that the jobless rate remained stuck at a historically high 9.1 percent.
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The decision mirrors one made by Obama's predecessor, President George W. Bush. EPA scientists had recommended a stricter standard to better protect public health. Bush personally intervened after hearing complaints from electric utilities and other affected industries. His EPA set a standard of 75 parts per billion, stricter than one adopted in 1997, but not as strong as federal scientists said was needed to protect public health.

The EPA under Obama proposed in January 2010 a range for the concentration of ground-level ozone allowed in the air — from 60 parts per billion to 70 parts per billion. That's about equal to a single tennis ball in an Olympic-size swimming pool full of tennis balls.

Jackson, Obama's environmental chief, said at the time that "using the best science to strengthen these standards is a long overdue action that will help millions of Americans breathe easier and live healthier."

The American Lung Association, which sued the EPA over the Bush standard, said it would continue its legal fight now that Obama is essentially endorsing the weaker limit. The group had suspended its lawsuit after the Obama administration vowed to correct it.


Full article at http://news.yahoo.com/obama-halts-controversial-epa-regulation-143731156.html

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ORIGINAL: willbeurdaddy

The only problem is that these are deferrals that will not be so easy to push off if he should win in 2012.

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ORIGINAL: Sanity


Good observation

Same shit as always from this president. Much like his releasing oil from the strategic reserve, "Lets quit destroying the economy long enough to give me a shot at winning in 2012 so I can continue trying to destroy it for another four years."

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ORIGINAL: willbeurdaddy

The only problem is that these are deferrals that will not be so easy to push off if he should win in 2012.

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ORIGINAL: Sanity


Obama overruled the Environmental Protection Agency — and the unanimous opinion of its independent panel of scientific advisers — and directed administrator Lisa Jackson to withdraw the proposed regulation to reduce concentrations of ground-level ozone, smog's main ingredient. The decision rests in part on reducing regulatory burdens and uncertainty for businesses at a time of rampant uncertainty about an unsteady economy.

The announcement came shortly after a new government report on private sector employment showed that businesses essentially added no new jobs last month — and that the jobless rate remained stuck at a historically high 9.1 percent.
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ORIGINAL: DomKen

Guys, your ODS is showing again.

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ORIGINAL: tolovetolaugh

This doesn't mean he disagrees with his former stance, simply that he believes now is not the time.

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ORIGINAL: willbeurdaddy

The only problem is that these are deferrals that will not be so easy to push off if he should win in 2012.

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ORIGINAL: popeye1250

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ORIGINAL: willbeurdaddy

The only problem is that these are deferrals that will not be so easy to push off if he should win in 2012.

Wilbeur, it's getting very tough to find anyone in Yahoo-land  who will admit they voted for him in 2008 much less anyone who will come out and say they'll vote for him next year!
Seen any "Obama" bumperstickers lately?
Me neither.

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ORIGINAL: popeye1250

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ORIGINAL: willbeurdaddy

The only problem is that these are deferrals that will not be so easy to push off if he should win in 2012.

Wilbeur, it's getting very tough to find anyone in Yahoo-land  who will admit they voted for him in 2008 much less anyone who will come out and say they'll vote for him next year!
Seen any "Obama" bumperstickers lately?
Me neither.

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ORIGINAL: Sanity


Whats this?

None of the usual drivel that the president hates us, is in the pockets of big pollution, etc etc etc?

You only want to attack the messenger this time?

How... utterly predictable of you.

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ORIGINAL: DomKen

Guys, your ODS is showing again.

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

Once again the Republicans and Conservatives have proven they could care less about pollution and the damage to the environment and care a whole hell of a lot about big business donations to the RNC.

Evidently the smog alerts that ALREADY occur in cities means nothing, granted those affected are usually elderly and have lung problems and the smog can and does cause life threatening complications, but who gives a shit about people?  Certainly not the Republicans and Conservatives in this country.

If there was any true justice in the Universe, every Republican and Conservative in this country would be blessed with lung diseases that smog makes worse.

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ORIGINAL: MrRodgers
I'll tell you flat out, IT IS ABOUT MONEY...the really true elitist American culture. Money is what makes the whole fucking world turn...especially from power. (politics)

I am not attacking any messenger which is usually the first line on most right-wing threads. Obama is doing what he is being told to do. Look at what still remains and actually has increased under O !! Militarily, economically, security, name it...he is a fucking puppet, the repubs just don't need any strings.

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President Barack Obama on Friday scrapped his administration's controversial plans to tighten smog rules, bowing to the demands of congressional Republicans and some business leaders.

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Obama overruled the Environmental Protection Agency — and the unanimous opinion of its independent panel of scientific advisers — and directed administrator Lisa Jackson to withdraw the proposed regulation to reduce concentrations of ground-level ozone, smog's main ingredient. The decision rests in part on reducing regulatory burdens and uncertainty for businesses at a time of rampant uncertainty about an unsteady economy.

The announcement came shortly after a new government report on private sector employment showed that businesses essentially added no new jobs last month — and that the jobless rate remained stuck at a historically high 9.1 percent.

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

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President Barack Obama on Friday scrapped his administration's controversial plans to tighten smog rules, bowing to the demands of congressional Republicans and some business leaders.

Sanity, I suggest you read your own news clipping, however to AID your befuddled mind, I have put the applicable part in bold print.

Explain how "bowing to the DEMANDS of congressional REPUBLICANS" says anything that he does not believe in what he actually wanted to do.

I doubt he would have backed down with a democrat controlled house and senate.

But, by all means, spin it the way you want, Republicans and Conservatives are real good at that.

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ORIGINAL: popeye1250

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ORIGINAL: willbeurdaddy


Seen any "Obama" bumperstickers lately?
Me neither.