Category Archives: Law & order

Bush kills rules on the way in & blocks them on the way out

From Andy Card to Josh Bolten – Bush sells out public to Corporate interests. Ideology and political power trump science and facts Today’s NY Times story on Bush administration policy prompts historical reflection – and repeats a deeply disturbing pattern. … Continue reading

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Like Water Off a Duck’s Back

Why is Legislature extending a loan program under investigation? Bill Wolfe According to Inspector General Cooper’s February 28, 2008 Report to Governor Corzine on the Encap project boondoggle: “ENCAP OBTAINS $212M IN PUBLIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM EIT/DEP …. Counsel for … Continue reading

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New Chemical Plant Rules Rely on Voluntary Measures

Bill WolfeGovernor Jon Corzine Corzine Administration Caves on Governor’s Signature Environmental Issue Chemical Industry “Commends” DEP for Voluntary Rules Despite Governor Corzine’s repeated campaign pledges to mandate new strong chemical plant safety rules, the Department of Environmental Protection has adopted … Continue reading

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DEP caves to industry – abandons groundwater protection standards

Bill WolfeDEP Commissioner Lisa Jackson testifies before the Senate Legislative Oversight Committee – May 1, 2008. Drinking Water Supplies for Half the State Vulnerable to Toxic Contamination “The environmental community… submitted comments wanting stricter standards and expressed concerns that we … Continue reading

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Justice

“NJ schools are intensely segregated along racial and class lines. The concentration of poverty is extreme. In Abbott districts, racial minorities makeup 90-95% of enrollments and students classified as in poverty represent 90-93%“ David Sciarra, Education Law Center *** Apologies … Continue reading

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