When pressed on his generally dismal record of environmental stewardship, President Bush's defenders like to point out a leading exception -- his call for cleaning up the Great Lakes.
Fair enough. These lakes are in deep trouble. They are also in many political jurisdictions, and the concerted restoration work they need requires, in turn, a presidential call to action.
http://www.startribune.com/stories/561/5507327.html
Posted by Dave at July 15, 2005 08:47 AM