I just copied and pasted all these in directly from NYT. The 3rd one down is the one that really chaps my ass. I was ridiculously lucky in my career, and got to work with a bunch of skilled and committed people who busted their humps night and day to make the world a little safer for humans. This feels like somebody wants to throw all that away.
I plan on making some calls, to see if there's any kind of bright side to this, and put up an update later.
The Budget Fight Continues
House Republicans’ efforts to slash federal spending could derail the economic recovery and would not address the real sources of budget deficits.
February 27, 2011OPINIONEDITORIALSlashing Community Service
House Republicans voted to cut programs that encourage Americans to serve their communities and the country. A look at the possible fallout.
March 2, 2011OPINIONEDITORIALCutting Poison Control
House Republicans’ request to cut nearly all the money for poison control centers perfectly illustrates the thoughtlessness of their austerity bill.
March 4, 2011OPINIONEDITORIALOn Climate, Who Needs the Facts?
When it comes to preventing and mitigating the effects of global warming, among House Republicans, politics trumps science.
March 5, 2011OPINIONEDITORIAL
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