Scientific Integrity

The White House has issued a memorandum calling for scientific integrity instead of placing ideology ahaead of scientific fact. Radical idea!

Some excerpts:

"The public must be able to trust the science and scientific process informing public policy decisions."

"Political officials should not suppress or alter scientific or technological findings and conclusions."

"The selection of scientists and technology professionals for positions in the executive branch should be based on their scientific and technological knowledge, credentials, experience, and integrity."

See the full memorandum here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Memorandum-for-the-Heads-of-Executive-Departments-and-Agencies-3-9-09/

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out of the loop

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