Obama Likely to Undo More Bush Moves on the Environment

Kiplinger reports:

The Interior Department is getting tougher on business over endangered species. The Obama administration is reviewing habitat protective decisions set under Bush, alleging political interference that favored economic development over conservation. It has already revoked a plan to quadruple federal public forestland open to logging in western Oregon, citing danger to the northern spotted owl and salmon populations.

Home builders and farmers will face longer, costlier delays in getting permits as Washington reworks the boundaries of contested areas. Local governments and power companies will see federal funding for infrastructure projects held up.

The pro-unemployment coalition at work. You'll want to read the whole article.