posted January 02, 2007 08:58 PM              

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Thank you, repairmanjack for sending this to us... It's really depressing.

According to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) in a report released this week, Grand Canyon National Park is not permitted to give an official estimate of the geologic age of its principal feature, due to pressure from Bush administration appointees.

Furthermore, a book approved by the Service claiming the Grand Canyon was created by Noah's flood, rather than by geologic forces, is on sale in the park for more than three years, even though a review was promised to Congress and the press. A Freedom of Information request reveals that no review has ever been requested, nor taken place.

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posted January 02, 2007 09:41 PM              

due to pressure from Bush administration appointees.

posted January 03, 2007 02:14 AM              

It just doesn't make sense. The age of the Grand canyon needing to be covered up.

But then again this administration is known for lying and hiding things more than any other I have seen.