House Passes Protections for Scientist
Category: General
The U.S. House today approved new protections for federal scientists.
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The Integrity of Science Blog provides commentary and highlights news on attacks and misuse of science, particularly as it relates to water, climate change, and environmental security.
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Founded in 1987 and based in Oakland, California the Pacific Institute is an independent, nonpartisan think-tank studying issues at the intersection of development, environment, and security.
The Institute´s Integrity of Science Initiative responds to and counters the assault on science and scientific integrity in the public policy arena, especially on issues related to water, climate change, and security.
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Congressional Oversight:
Hearing of the Week: Executive Order Impacts on Regulatory Agencies
Category: Congressional Oversight
Two House subcommittees are asking today whether President Bush's amendment of Executive Order 12866 is "good governance or regulatory usurpation?"
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Washington's Attacks on Science "Pervasive"
Category: Congressional Oversight
Pacific Institute president Peter Gleick's testimony submitted to Wednesday's Senate Hearing.
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Administration Testimony: One + One Still = Three
Category: Congressional Oversight
Administration comments at today's Senate Hearing on Climate Change Research and Scientific Integrity add to the doublespeak pile, dodge specific allegations.
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The Waxman Cometh: Reports from Today's Oversight Hearing
Category: Congressional Oversight
Today's hearing on political interference in science, hosted by House Reform Chairman Henry Waxman, looks to be the tip of the iceberg that is political interference in science ... and may lead to a showdown between Congress and the White House.
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