The following is from USA TODAY
By Pauline Jelinek, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON — President Bush exempted the Navy from an environmental law so it can continue using sonar in its anti-submarine warfare training off the California coast, which critics say is harmful to whales and other marine mammals.
The exemption by itself won't allow the Navy to go forward with the training, but it could strengthen the military's argument in court, Navy officials said. They have asked a court to decide by Friday.
The White House announced Wednesday that Bush had signed the exemption Tuesday while traveling in the Middle East. The Navy training exercises, including the use of sonar, "are in the paramount interest of the United States" and its national security, Bush said in a memorandum. Go to USA TODAY to read the whole story.
WASHINGTON — President Bush exempted the Navy from an environmental law so it can continue using sonar in its anti-submarine warfare training off the California coast, which critics say is harmful to whales and other marine mammals.
The exemption by itself won't allow the Navy to go forward with the training, but it could strengthen the military's argument in court, Navy officials said. They have asked a court to decide by Friday.
The White House announced Wednesday that Bush had signed the exemption Tuesday while traveling in the Middle East. The Navy training exercises, including the use of sonar, "are in the paramount interest of the United States" and its national security, Bush said in a memorandum. Go to USA TODAY to read the whole story.
George continues his politics of fear with a direct hit on the whales and dolphins. When is this going to stop? I agree that we need to be safe, but at what cost? How long are we going to be haunted by 911 and how much damage will be done to our natural resources in the name of that event? these gentle giants deserve better. Now they have been given a death sentence by our president. These marine mammals die horrible deaths as a result of this type of testing. I am busy scouring the internet looking for an action group. I'll keep you posted.
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