This is a common theme in Republican administrations dating back to presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. What you do is you break the government, make it very hard for the government to function, and then you loudly announce that the government can’t do anything.
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… the Secretary and Deputy Secretary. IAC will require strong political leadership, which means finding an appointee with … the Secretary and Deputy Secretary. IAC will require strong political leadership, which means finding an appointee with … - page 391
… cleanup’s regulatory framework. Hanford poses significant political and legal challenges with the State of Washington, … cleanup’s regulatory framework. Hanford poses significant political and legal challenges with the State of Washington, … - page 396
… to delay any politically painful decisions - 5322 to delay any politically painful decisions about siting a permanent … and Related Commissions Page number 397 … to delay any politically painful decisions about siting a permanent … - page 397
… so that they serve customers, not special interests and political causes. FERC should require RTOs to ensure that … so that they serve customers, not special interests and political causes. FERC should require RTOs to ensure that … - page 404
… and be enhanced Elimination of political - 5459 and be enhanced Elimination of political appoin unique to their unobstructed pursui H.R. … Page number 410 … and be enhanced Elimination of political appoin unique to their unobstructed pursui H.R. … - page 410
… separate program offices can energy areas, and having political appoi t of policy objec Gas Act, Public … separate program offices can energy areas, and having political appoi t of policy objec Gas Act, Public … - page 410
… has long been amenable to being coopted by the Left for political ends against the need to implement the agency’s … has long been amenable to being coopted by the Left for political ends against the need to implement the agency’s … - page 416
… standards designed to aid in the “transition” away from politically disfavored industries and technologies and … standards designed to aid in the “transition” away from politically disfavored industries and technologies and … - page 416
… capable former state official, has been left out of the political loop, serving mostly as a pleasant distraction … capable former state official, has been left out of the political loop, serving mostly as a pleasant distraction … - page 416
… policies that otherwise have failed to gain the requisite political traction in Congress. Many EPA actions in liberal … of Congress, aligning instead with the goals and wants of politically connected activists. Chapter Department of … policies that otherwise have failed to gain the requisite political traction in Congress. Many EPA actions in liberal … - page 416
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… massive growth as it was used to pursue far-reaching political goals to the point where its current activities … massive growth as it was used to pursue far-reaching political goals to the point where its current activities … - page 420
… focused on tangible environmental improvements free from political affiliation. Chapter Environmental Protection … focused on tangible environmental improvements free from political affiliation. … organizations focused on tangible … - page 421
… The majority of the political appointee - 5925 The majority of the political appointee team must be assembled, vetted, and … the Assistant Administrator role, each office will need a political chief of staff, senior advisers designated to run … - page 423
… • Place a political appointee in - 5993 • Place a political appointee in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for the Office … and Air Quality (OTAQ, regulating mobile sources) and a political appointee in Research Triangle Park, North … - page 428
… • Establish a political Chief of - 5994 • Establish a political Chief of Staff in D.C. to manage the entire air … Protection Agency Page number 428 … • Establish a political Chief of Staff in D.C. to manage the entire air … - page 428
… status parallel to OTAQ and OAQPS) that is headed by a political appointee; and establish a Memorandum of … status parallel to OTAQ and OAQPS) that is headed by a political appointee; and establish a Memorandum of … - page 428
… to public and legislative input, and inclined to pursue political rather than purely scientific goals. Chapter … to public and legislative input, and inclined to pursue political rather than purely scientific goals. … science … - page 436
… to a substantial investment (no fewer than six senior political appointees) charged with overseeing and reforming … to a substantial investment (no fewer than six senior political appointees) charged with overseeing and reforming … - page 436
… membership has too often been handpicked to achieve certain political positions. In the Biden Administration, key EPA … membership has too often been handpicked to achieve certain political positions. In the Biden Administration, key EPA … - page 438
… Change Research Act of 1990,°° which has been misused for political purposes. Chapter Environmental Protection Agency … Change Research Act of 1990,°° which has been misused for political purposes. … priority should be the repeal or - 6142 … - page 439
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