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Posted Mon Sep 5 2011: from New York Times: A Debate Arises on Job Creation and Environment http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1315258106 Do environmental regulations kill jobs? Republicans and business groups say yes, arguing that environmental protection is simply too expensive for a battered economy. They were quick to claim victory Friday after the Obama administration abandoned stricter ozone pollution standards. Many economists agree that regulation comes with undeniable costs that can affect workers. Factories may close because of the high cost of cleanup, or owners may relocate to countries with weaker regulations. [Read more stories about: airborne pollutants, capitalist greed, corporate malfeasance, economic myopia, global warming, health impacts, governmental idiocy] 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.

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