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House Panel Holds Hearing On "Politically Driven Science" - Without Scientists

sciencehabit writes: Representative Louie Gohmert (R–TX) is worried that scientists employed by the U.S. government have been running roughshod over the rights of Americans in pursuit of their personal political goals. So this week Gohmert, the chair of the oversight and investigations subpanel of the U.S. House of Representatives' Natural Resources Committee, held a hearing to explore "the consequences of politically driven science." Notably absent, however, were any scientists, including those alleged to have gone astray.

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  1. Just like Women's Health by tekrat · · Score: 5, Informative

    I believe the house once held a committee on Women's Health issues, particularly abortion. Notably absent were any women.

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  2. Re:I am a Republican voting Conservative. by microbox · · Score: 5, Informative

    I wish liberals would abandon the "climate change" mantra and focus on air and water quality.

    Depending on the media you consume you may not know this. About 50% of conservatives willing accept AGW if presented with free-market solutions. About 90% of liberals don't care if the solution is free-market or government -- they just want a solution.

    You may find this short video interesting.

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