GOP ex-EPA chiefs bash Bush policies (CNN/AP)

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Administration accused of neglecting environmental problems

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/01/18/global.warming.ap/index.html

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. is failing to take the lead in confronting global warming, a "dishonest" and "self-destructive" approach that only worsens the problem, say former federal environmental chiefs.
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They were among six former EPA heads -- five Republicans and one Democrat -- who accused the Bush administrations of neglecting global warming and other environmental problems.
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"I know from the president on down, he is committed," Johnson said. "And certainly his charge to me was, and certainly our team has heard it: 'I want you to accelerate the pace of environmental protection. I want you to maintain our economic competitiveness.' And I think that's really what it's all about."

But Lee Thomas, Ruckelshaus' successor in the Reagan administration, said "if the United States doesn't deal with those kinds of issues in a leadership role, they're not going to get dealt with. So I'm very concerned about this country and this agency."

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more at the link (moderately long). Basically, EPA got trashed at its own 35th anniversary celebration, mostly by Republicans. Heckuva job!

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1. "I know from the president on down, he is committed,"

I think he meant to say that the presnit ought to BE committed.

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2. Recommended. n/t