Obama guts the EPA and increases the nuclear weapons budget as we see the impact of the 'Drill Baby Drill' policy on Louisiana
The bottom line is this: given our energy needs, in order to sustain economic growth, produce jobs and keep our businesses competitive, we’re going to need to harness traditional sources of fuel. So today we're announcing the expansion of offshore oil and gas exploration
Gulf: 5 times what they originally claimed
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Today, he's cut the EPA's 2011 budget, and increased the DOA (basically should be called the nuclear energy/weapons departments' budget) :
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But surely, he's spending on renewable energy, too. Right?
No.
10.7% reduction between 2010 and 2011 budget. Nuclear? Up 4.7% DOA? DOA Science? Up 4.7% (plus the guaranteed loans mentioned above)
Well, part of the nuclear money is going to cleanup, right?
Nope:
90% cut to uranium decontamination programs.
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