tecoyah:
An investigative report by the House Committee on Govt Reform in 2003 found that the Bush administration interfered or suppressed scientific studies and findings by government agencies in numerous areas for political purposes: abstinence only education, agricultural pollution, arctic national wildlife refuge, breast cancer, condoms, drinking water, global warming, HIV/AIDS, lead poisoning, missile defense, oil and gas, stem cell research, wetlands, ......
The report concluded:
Federal agencies with global reputations for scientific excellence depend upon the objective input of leading scientists and the impartial analysis of scientific evidence to develop effective policies. The Bush Administration, however, has repeatedly suppressed, distorted or obstructed science to suit political and ideological goals. These actions go far beyond the traditional influence that Presidents are permitted to wield at federal agencies and compromise the integrity of scientific policymaking.
Report (pdf):
http://oversight.house.gov/features/...cience_rep.pdf
More reports: http://oversight.house.gov/investigations.asp?ID=239
But I guess (per our other
discussion and the "ace' standards), it has no validity until something is found to be illegal or persons are found guilty of something in a court of law.