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To: redfish who wrote (50521)9/29/2004 7:19:30 AM
From: stockman_scottRespond to of 81568
 
BUSH SECRECY AND THE ENVIRONMENT -- EPA GAGS STAFF:

peer.org

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has directed staff to
"refrain from answering” media calls in order to "prevent EPA
management from being surprised by news coverage,” according to an
agency memo obtained by Public Employees for Environmental
Responsibility. The Mid-western region acting administrator Bharat
Mathur told staff that in the interest of "open communication" and
"shaping consistent messages" they were not to work with or talk to
the press. "If you receive any request for information or an
interview from a member of the media, you should refer the caller
to [EPA's Office of Public Affairs]," Mathur wrote. "Please refrain
from answering such inquires directly. OPA will determine the
appropriate response - and who should respond - after consultation
with program staff, and if necessary, after elevating issues for
senior-level attention." Inside EPA reports similar instructions
being given to staff in the Mountain and Plains region. "EPA is
instructing its employees not to discuss political issues with
reporters, citing fears that such interactions could
inappropriately characterize Bush administration policies just
weeks before the November elections," Inside EPA reports.
SOURCE: Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, September 22, 2004

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To: redfish who wrote (50521)9/29/2004 1:52:18 PM
From: stockman_scottRespond to of 81568
 
Rove Rage
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Josh Green of the Atlantic Monthly has a very good piece detailing how Karl Rove has built his 34-7 lifetime record: by fighting dirty when he's backed into a corner.

Check it out here:


theatlantic.com

'Karl Rove is at his most formidable when running close races, and his skills would be notable even if he used no extreme methods. But he does use them. His campaign history shows his willingness, when challenged, to employ savage tactics'


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