Carl Pope
Carl Pope
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We applaud those in Congress who have refused to let drilling proponents manipulate them and the democratic process. Although there are some still willing to do Big Oil?s bidding, the drilling lobby and their allies will be hard-pressed to keep Arctic drilling in the budget knowing that it is dead on arrival in the House.
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By using the budget bill primarily as a vehicle for Arctic Refuge drilling, the Senate has dropped any pretense of working to balance the budget or reduce the deficit. The Senate is treating the budget process as a joke and a special interest gravy boat.
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Gale Norton was an unpopular symbol of unpopular policies.
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I think the direction they've said is a positive direction. The question is, 'Are they are going to go there strongly enough?
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Having previously represented oil, mining, and timber companies in her private life, Norton consistently gave those interests special treatment while pulling agencies she oversaw away from their role as stewards of the land.
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What this contest proves to me is that average people can solve problems better than our corporate and political leaders.