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Bush erodes clean air rules amid environmental critiques
Environmentalists accuse the Bush administration of loosening air pollution standards via EPA actions. The changes affect how much pollution refineries and mills can emit before triggering controls, with further rules anticipated for coal plants next year. The debate centers on whether the reforms curb or worsen air quality.
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Bush era NSR rules and cap and trade debate
A perspective on NSR revisions under Bush era policy showing mixed support and criticism. It notes long standing grandfathering, a 1999 lawsuit against 51 plants, and the potential of cap and trade to curb sulfur dioxide emissions while questioning if proposed Clean Skies caps are stringent enough. The piece urges decisive leadership for cleaner air beyond party lines.
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Voices On Israel Palestine Conflict In 1997 Travel Letter
Sam Goupmat Carpownal reflects on a 1997 trip to Israel and the West Bank with U.S. officials. He cites Saeb Erakat’s remark that the Palestinian Authority will not do Israel’s dirty work and argues Israel must root out terrorists to defend itself. He outlines Oslo, Arafat’s control, Camp David, and the ongoing intifada as context for a two-state outcome.
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Rushing to use force not the solution in a volatile world
John C. Bersia argues that rushing to military action risks widening conflicts. He warns a global war on terrorism, Afghanistan nation-building, possible Gulf and Korea clashes, and India Pakistan tensions threaten U.S. resources. He urges steady engagement and prioritized diplomacy over rapid force.
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