Saturday, February 19, 2011

The New Nostradamus of the North: How to get an EU grant - without having to try too hard
THE PROJECT MUST IN SOME WAY BE CONNECTED TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Republicans attempt to defund 'nefarious' global warming research group - The Hill's Floor Action
"They have been in the headlines for their activities in regards to how they are tinkering with the data they want to put out," said Rep Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.)., who introduced the amendment. Luetkemeyer also called the agency "nefarious."

But ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) argued that global warming is a major threat and that the U.S. must continue its patronage of the organization’s efforts.

“Its like burying our heads in the sand," said Waxman of the Luetkemeyer’s amendment.
Enviro cuts in DC listed | James Bruggers - Watchdog Earth
Thanks to the Washington Post for compiling this list of all the amendments to the budget-cutting bill that the House of Representatives just passed. It’s not law yet, but getting closer. Those that deal with the environment are below, including one from Rep. Ed Whitfield, R-Kentucky, who got one through to prevent a greening of the Capitol:

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