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Saturday, December 17, 2016

Trump Cabinet Picks Should Fight Their Own Bureaucracies

by David French December 16, 2016 4:00 AM @DavidAFrench
 
We need more appointees who sued the agencies they’re chosen to run. Donald Trump has selected Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt to run the Environmental Protection Agency. Pruitt, it turns out, has sued the EPA, seeking to block lawless, expansive, job-killing environmental regulations.  Many on the left think this is a terrible thing.  I think it’s fabulous. ...........Just for fun, I looked up the actual missions of each of the three agencies. They’re quite instructive.
 
The Department of Education’s mission is to “promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.” The Department of Housing and Urban Development exists to “create strong, sustainable, and inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.” The EPA’s “basic mission” is to “protect human health and the environment.” How so? By working to ensure “compliance with environmental laws passed by Congress."........Read more

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