Did you all watch Rachel's segment on Corbett's new "czar" (3/10/11)?

[femmocrat]

Link to article that she referenced: http://www.propublica.org/article/corbett-pa-energy-exec-authority-environment

She had on one of the authors, Abrahm Lustgarden, who wrote:

"Now, as Corbett stakes much of the state’s economy on Marcellus Shale gas drilling, a paragraph tucked into the 1,184-page budget gives Walker unprecedented authority to “expedite any permit or action pending in any agency where the creation of jobs may be impacted.” That includes, presumably, coal, oil, gas and trucking. "

Corbett's appointee, C. Alan Walker, has deep roots in the coal industry and was a big contibutor to Corbett's campaign. He is being given total authority over other state agencies involving gas drilling and environmental protection.

Good article; worth reading!

[JPZenger]

1. Highly recommended

[blue neen]

2. It's starting to seem like Corbett doesn't believe in democracy.

He's certainly not following the principles of democracy in Pennsylvania...giving people "Supreme" authority under the guise of creating jobs!

Wake up Governor---Pennsylvania is not your kingdom.

[PA Democrat]

3. I was thrilled to see Governor Corporatewhorebett get some much needed

attention. Walker isn't the only corporate toady governor.

[Babel_17]

4. Not yet but now I will! Thank you (nt)