Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 by Klaus
Republicans to Scientists: “Lie!”
“We don’t want science, per se,” they said. “We want that thing where you tell people what we want them to hear. Is that still science?” More than 200 scientists employed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say they have been directed to alter official findings to lessen protections for plants and animals, a survey released Wednesday says.
The survey of the agency’s scientific staff of 1,400 had a 30% response rate and was conducted jointly by the Union of Concerned Scientists and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.
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