From the NYT article telling its readers that Gale Norton resigned today: Word of her departure elicited mixed reviews. In a statement, the Industrial Energy Consumers Of America praised Ms. Norton as “outstanding.” Defenders of Wildlife said, in a two-word press release, “Good riddance.” I’m with Defenders of Wildlife. Couldn’t have said it better myself.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Iran is the greatest challenge facing the United States. In testimony before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday, Rice characterized the Tehran government as “determined” to defy the international community by going ahead with its nuclear program, CNN reported. Rice’s testimony came in support of a $92 billion …