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Re:EPA says it will eliminate its scientific reseach arm by tzs on Saturday July 19, 2025 @09:44AM (#44615424)
Yes they would have, for many of the same reasons the ACLU did [1].

[1] https://www.aclu.org/documents/aclu-and-citizens-united

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Re:EPA says it will eliminate its scientific reseach arm by techjamie on Saturday July 19, 2025 @11:18AM (#44616227)
I'm probably being cynical, but I take their reasoning for opposition with a grain of salt when they themselves partake in lobbying. Removing it would hurt them, too.

https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/american-civil-liberties-un...

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Re:EPA says it will eliminate its scientific reseach arm by insane_dreamer on Monday July 21, 2025 @06:36PM (#44641172)
Disagree. The founders were wary of business influence over politics. It’s one reason why state capitols were removed from commercial centers.

And the ACLU was dead wrong on this.

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