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Smog, drilling proposals need measured scrutiny

The Oklahoman Editorial | Modified: January 12, 2010 at 4:02 am | Published: January 12, 2010

MEMO to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Interior Department: The U.S. economy remains weak as a kitten, unemployment continues to be measured in double figures and a number of economists are worried last year’s recession could be followed by another dip.

photo - Haze obscures the view of the downtown skyline during an ozone alert on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, in Oklahoma city, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger

Haze obscures the view of the downtown skyline during an ozone alert on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, in Oklahoma city, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger

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It’s the unavoidable context to a pair of potential job killers proffered last week by EPA and Interior. EPA wants to toughen the government’s standard for smog, while Interior...
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