call your reps NOW-they vote to "reform' Endangered species Act" today

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=4924038&mesg_id=4924038

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3. article from LBN

Thu Sep-29-05 12:26 PM
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House Set to Act on Overhaul of Endangered Species Act


Edited on Thu Sep-29-05 12:27 PM by Lochloosa

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGB705L97EE.html

House Set to Act on Overhaul of Endangered Species Act

WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's most prominent and contentious environmental law, the 1973 Endangered Species Act, could be in line for a major overhaul that would limit habitat protections while giving new rights to property owners.

Legislation by House Resources Committee Chairman Richard Pombo would eliminate "critical habitat" protection for plants and animals where development is limited; would allow political appointees to make some scientific determinations; and would require the federal government to compensate property owners whose development plans are blocked to protect species.

The fast-moving bill was approved by the Resources Committee last week and was set for a House vote Thursday.

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The White House issued a statement Thursday supporting the bill to "improve and update" the act but also noting that payments to private property owners "could result in a significant budgetary impact."

Since when it the WH worried about the environment or the budget?

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5. kick and pass around to all you know (and do not know)

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6. kick. lets make a difference and not give up.