House panel erupts over Endangered Species Act debate

By Megan R. Wilson - 06/04/13

House Democrats on Tuesday decried the vilification of so-called sue-and-settle tactics by Republicans and business groups, calling the criticism a "scare tactic" used against liberal groups.

The debate broke out in a House Natural Resources Committee hearing about potential reforms to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which environmental advocacy organizations have used as a platform to sue -- and settle with -- the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in order to safeguard species under the law.

Democrats claimed a of factors – such as small budgets and political obstruction – often keeps federal regulators from doing their job, bringing on the suits.

“Sue and settle is a catchy phrase,” said Rep. Madeleine Bordallo (D-Guam), in her opening statement. “However, the fact that the majority is using it as an excuse to shut down the right of people to protect the actions of their government is inappropriate and runs counter to its own Tea Party principles.” ....To Read More.....

My Take - I can say with an easy conscience that the Sue and Settle issue is real....the judiciary is full of political hacks, especially the federal judiciary, with personal agendas.....the green movement are in collusion with the Wild Life Service and EPA.  They get their way with through the judiciary that they could never get through legislation.  How can the EPA set policy regarding air quality standards far beyond the intent of Congress?  The judiciary.  These accusations against the judiciary aren't an insult against the judiciary.  The judiciary is an insult to the public.