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...president wants to override the Endangered Species Act in order to allow logging in previously protected areas of the Pacific Northwest's virgin forest. A federal court has temporarily blocked the action, since it would lead to the extinction of the spotted owl and thus violate...
Bush's stance on the spotted owl issue reveals his political desperation. In an attempt to woo Oregon and Washington voters, many of whom are connected to the logging industry and have lost their jobs during the last 10 years, the president reverted to scapegoating tactics and blamed the owl for the industry's economic woes...
...rebels say they see their victory as a case of "power to the people" defeating the environmentally-conscious "spotted-owl club...
...think it's a false choice to say you can't have a strong environment and a strong economy. I think you can have both. Our emphasis, our approach -- just like we dealt with the spotted owl, you send legislation to the | Congress that will preserve the spotted owl in its natural habitat and preserve 17,000 jobs. We have both, but unfortunately, the Democratic Congress is only interested in preserving the owl. The owl is important, but so are jobs. ((The Democrats)) are the ones that are basically saying we can only have a strong environment...
That thought may give you pause, but consider this: you've got seven years to find a date and make yourself presentable. "There is still plenty of time to coordinate your hair with your makeup," soothes fashion designer Dianne Brill. A night owl, Brill is planning the outfit she will wear to usher in the ) year 2000. Her rule of thumb: "Overdress, but be comfy...