Behind Environmental Laws, Lurks Cheney

VP had a leading roll in controversial Bush Administration decisions A Washington Post investigation has found Vice President Dick Cheney's influence on a number of Bush Administration environmental initiatives that rolled back protections for endangered species and wild lands in favor of business interests. Cheney's vice presidency has been unique in American history. As an influential cabinet member with no interest in the higher office, he's carved out a singularly powerful role for himself. One of the ways he's exerted that power has been to influence decision-making at the Interior Department and Environmental Protection Agency, the Post investigation found. To read the report -- a must-read for anyone interested in the inner workings of government and the nation's environment -- click here.