Yeah, Scrap it.
Replacing older sewer systems is necessary. But it ought to be done on the local level. Federal handouts are an inherently wasteful way of handling things that state and local government should be doing.
If they don't want to set aside the money do it, then let them handle the resulting problems.
What dropped my jaw was learning that the EPA has armed officers.
What, do they think they're going to have pitched battles with kangaroo-rat poaching cartels?
The key is to make EPA more effective and not just throwing money at it. Prez Bush's plan sounds good to me. Fund necessary projects such as clean drinking water, toxic and waste cleanup, etc., and eliminate unnecessary ones that are waste of resources and tax money.
It's about time he cut something!
Pray for W and Our Freedom Winning Troops
Keep these stories coming. The more they object to the budget the better I like it.
Yet, these programs always find a way to stay alive and then grow. Sort of like fungus.
It would be great to get rid of all the environmentalists. Cutting their funding is a good way to start.
"I got a better idea, eliminate the EPA completely, but this is a good start."
Bad idea. You breathe air and drinK water right?
A few (very few) environmental laws like the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act actually do something useful - they internalize the costs of environmental externalities. You want an expert agency to draft the regulations that implement the specifics of the law. The real problem are laws like the endangered species act or CERCLA (aka superfund) which are a complete waste.
The EPA needs to be cut, but the quickest way to do that is to repeal alot of stupid laws. I'm a libertarian/conservative and realize you need some sort of EPA to prevent environmental externalities from getting out of hand.
Good news!
Hey! I'm finally startin ta warm up to this President more an more!!!
Get rid of the EPA mandated customized fuels. Seems like they have a different one for almost every city.