More Examples

Of how our lovely administration doesn't give a whit about us. Pretty pathetic.

Two articles from Democracy Now!

Family Planning Appointee Resigns

A controversial appointee to oversee family-planning programs at the Department of Health and Human Services has resigned. Erick Keroack had come under criticism as the former head of a medical organization that discourages contraception and advocates abstinence until marriage. On Thursday, Keorack told his staff he was stepping down because Medicaid officials had taken legal action against his private medical practice in Massachusetts. No further details were released. Cecile Richards, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, said: “It’s a good day for women’s health. … The Bush administration must replace Keroack with a legitimate, mainstream public health expert who supports family planning and access to birth control.”


Probe: Senior Interior Official Interfered in Endangered Species Studies

And an internal investigation at the Interior Department has concluded a top-level senior official repeatedly interfered to effect policies in favor of private landowners. Julie MacDonald -- the deputy assistant secretary for fish and wildlife and parks -- is said to have altered scientific reports to minimize endangered species protections and disclosed confidential information to private groups seeking to change policy decisions.

Sigh. Peace.