We don't need no steenking science!

Latest news indicating that a Bush official watered down the truth about emissions and global warming.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House official who previously worked for the American Petroleum Institute has repeatedly edited government climate reports in a way that downplays links between greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, The New York Times reported on Wednesday.

Are we surprised?  How many times have we heard scientists complaining that the Bush administration ignores scientific fact in favor of lobbyist's opinions?

“Across a broad range of issues, the administration has undermined the quality of the scientific advisory system and the morale of the government’s outstanding scientific personnel,” said Dr. Kurt Gottfried, emeritus professor of physics at Cornell University and Chairman of the Union of Concerned Scientists. “Whether the issue is lead paint, clean air or climate change, this behavior has serious consequences for all Americans.”

And it just keeps coming.