Bush’s last rule-making hurrah

Based on the flurry of quiet directives coming from the White House as the end of the term nears, it looks like the Bush Goose (or is it turducken?) isn't quite cooked yet. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Randy Morrow - Nov 21, 2008 - 12:35 PM PST
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Edited by: Randy Morrow - Nov 21, 2008 - 12:35 PM PST
Glenn LaBauve
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by Glenn LaBauve - Nov. 21, 2008

A compilation of of other stories that brings together much of what MSMs have been covering, what it lacks in specifics it makes up for in links.

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Patricia Blochowiak
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by Patricia Blochowiak - Nov. 21, 2008

The advantage of this story over some of the others I've read is in the links.

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Matt Collette
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by Matt Collette - Nov. 21, 2008

It would have been nice to see new regulations put into context: what does this mean for the country and why are these policies being made at the last minute, largely out of the public eye. And with no original reporting, this feels more like a news summary than a news report.

If you’ve got the time and inclination, a lot of this process is public record and online. More »

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Randy Morrow
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by Randy Morrow - Nov. 21, 2008

Very informative article on last minute (under the radar type) actions--especially the links on how to look into this on your own.

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Dwight Rousu
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by Dwight Rousu - Nov. 21, 2008

Similar stories are addressing this subject also, and are on NewsTrust.

A bit better coverage is in "Approaching the Midnight Hour" from the Washington Post.

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