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Posted Tue Feb 26 2008: from Jackson Hole Star Tribune: Embattled ag undersecretary makes no apologies for timber policies http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1204066810 "He overhauled federal forest policy to cut more trees -- and became a lightning rod for environmentalists who say he is intent on logging every tree in his reach. After nearly seven years in office, Agriculture Undersecretary Mark Rey still has a long to-do list. Near the top: Persuade a federal judge to keep him out of jail ... A Montana judge, accusing Rey of deliberately skirting the law so the Forest Service can keep fighting wildfires with a flame retardant that kills fish, has threatened to put him behind bars." [Read more stories about: forests, toxic water, flame retardants] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

The ApocaDocs say: Rey's main accomplishment is the 2003 Healthy Forests Restoration Act. If he does go to jail, let's call it the 2008 Celebrating Freedom Act. NEXT> More stories: Sumatran deforestation driving climate change and species extinction, report warns Drug-Resistant TB Rates Soar in Former Soviet Regions (Embattled ag undersecretary makes no apologies for timber policies) Colorado's getting dustier CRAGs: carbon rationing action groups. Want to explore more? Try the PaniCloud!

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