Public Citizen's News for 2/29/08
 
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:49:20 -0600 (CST)


Feb. 29, 2008

California Federal Judge's Decision Puts Wikileaks Back on the Web; Ruling a Victory for Internet Free Speech

Statement of Paul Alan Levy, Attorney, Public Citizen

Today, a U.S. District judge in California struck a victory for free speech when he unmuzzled Wikileaks.org, the Website that provides a forum for investigating government and corporate corruption around the world. After listening to arguments from Public Citizen, the California First Amendment Coalition and other public interest groups, the judge dissolved a temporary injunction against the site and denied a request for a permanent injunction.

To read the entire statement, go to http://www.citizen.org/pressroom/release.cfm?ID=2621.

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Feb. 29, 2008  

EPA Denial of Waiver for California Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Motor Vehicles is Shameful Abdication of Responsibility

Statement of Joan Claybrook, President, Public Citizen

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released its full notice denying California a waiver under the Clean Air Act to set greenhouse gas emissions standards for motor vehicles. This decision flies in the face of recommendations made to EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson by his own staff. The

To read the entire statement, go to http://www.citizen.org/pressroom/release.cfm?ID=2620.

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