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Month: August 2008

Another Pro-Polluter Regulation Tossed

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On August 20, 2008
Another Bush administration change in E.P.A. regulations -- also reflective of the legendary Republican commitment to "federalism" -- has been rejected by the courts as inconsistent with the Clean Air Act, almost as if that act was intended to require the executive to reduce pollution...
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Hammers

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On August 19, 2008

The family and I took a brief trip to Haines, Alaska, this weekend to visit some friends. Between trips to refill the growler at the local brewery, I ventured out.

The Destroyer that Won’t Die

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On August 19, 2008
Having determined that the DDG-1000 has minimal military value, the Navy and Congress have decided to compromise on three, rather than zero, of the remarkably expensive but utility-challenged vessels. Democracy in action, so to speak. I am reminded of Winston Churchill's characterization of appropriation following...

On Biden

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On August 18, 2008
I'm not going to put a lot of stock in markets that see Biden as the most likely nominee -- they have Kerry at 9%, after all -- but this does seem to be the consensus. And perhaps I've been buttered up by the fairly...

Musharraf

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On August 18, 2008
Resigns. Given the rank illegality of his attempts to stay in office, this would seem to be (at least in a narrow sense) a good thing. Spackerman, however, warns that "Just because Musharraf is out doesn't mean things are going to get better. In fact,...
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