Boxer to federal scientists - "Change is coming"

[Muttocracy]

In a hearing I'm listening to on outside influences on federal science (posted link over in environment forum).

She wrapped up her questions by saying to EPA and other federal scientists that change is coming and soon they'll really be able to do their jobs.

Amen.

:)

[lapfog_1]

1. I love Boxer...

and, even though it's not likely... Obama / Boxer gets my vote.

[Muttocracy]

2. She can be a little pushy to witnesses sometimes

(when I've watched her committee, env. & public works, or for. relations). and not quite listen to nuances of what they say, but goodness knows, she's making up for a lack of pushing by others!

[HereSince1628]

3. So much damage. It isn't just being told "go back to work now"

There is much rehabilitation to be done in the EPA and other regulatory agencies that have scientific units that means cullings of GOP apparatchiks and rehirings. And even after that there is not much to be done about all the experience that was lost.

[Muttocracy]

7. yes - lost experience, and lost time. nt

[alfredo]

10. Once the scientist are free to speak, the truth will come out and the

anti science appointees will be exposed.

[Henryman]

4. Link Please.

[Muttocracy]

6. I just heard that a few minutes ago; hearing archive up already

http://epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Hearings.Hearing&Hearing_ID=a1954f70-802a-23ad-4192-fc2995dda7f4
about 2:52 (two hours 52 minutes in)

Similar issues covered on hearings last week and earlier this week (I'm getting caught up listening)
http://epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Hearings.Home

[tjwash]

5. Yeah...change is coming all right; as the Dems prepare to pass more oil war money.

Sorry, but I'm sick of lip service and bullshit from the D's as well as the R's

[Goodnevil]

8. I always wondered

why she wasn't running the House. Too mouthy I guess?

[Muttocracy]

9. She's in Senate now. Too liberal more likely.

[JDPriestly]

11. She isn't in the House. She is a senator -- from California.