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2011-09-02 Economy

Obama Halts EPA's Controversial New Smog Rules.

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Posted by Frank G 2011-09-02 13:08|| || Front Page|| [11125 views ] Top

#1 just another proof that you can do the right thing for the wrong reason

Posted by Phagum Henbane1128 2011-09-02 16:37|| 2011-09-02 16:37|| Front Page Top

#2 Till after his re-election (if the US is so unfortunate).

Posted by CincinnatusChili 2011-09-02 17:14|| 2011-09-02 17:14|| Front Page Top

#3 the problem here is the Clean Air Act itself

The Act (as amended) requires the EPA administrator to set a standard that protects the most sensitive receptor with an adequate margin of safety.

Imagine if we had that standard for, say, speed limits or for appliance safety.

Posted by Lord Garth 2011-09-02 18:09|| 2011-09-02 18:09|| Front Page Top

#4 Yup, see an end to the waivers program as well.

Would be kinda interesting running one of the businesses, eh, knowing this law was sitting in el prez's back pocket?

Posted by swksvolFF 2011-09-02 18:15|| 2011-09-02 18:15|| Front Page Top

#5 Trying to take an election issue off the plate.

Posted by Eohippus Phater7165 2011-09-02 19:27|| 2011-09-02 19:27|| Front Page Top

#6 If he objected to the EPA's handling he could easily tell Ms. Jackson to vacate her office within an hour. He's not serious. It's a campaign tactic to delay the job-killing actions he supports. God forbid this SCOAMF gets a second term

Posted by Frank G 2011-09-02 20:19|| 2011-09-02 20:19|| Front Page Top

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