Meanwhile back in the White House…
The NYT documents the final days shennanigans of BushCo:
Editorial - So Little Time, So Much Damage - NYTimes.com
President Bush’s aides have been scrambling to change rules and regulations on the environment, civil liberties and abortion rights, among others — few for the good. Most presidents put on a last-minute policy stamp, but in Mr. Bush’s case it is more like a wrecking ball. We fear it could take months, or years, for the next president to identify and then undo all of the damage.
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