1.14.2004

More dangerous meddling with science

If it ain't broke why fix it?

Unless of course, you want to shield large donors from the dangers of the population actually getting to know scientific results that could damage the bottom line.

"The White House Office of Management and Budget is trying to gain final control over release of emergency declarations from the federal agencies responsible for public health, safety and the environment.

The OMB also wants to manage scientific and technical evaluations - known as peer reviews - of all major government rules, plans, proposed regulations and pronouncements."