The Rule of Law's Abusers and Enablers

Is it smart to launch a major government program by claiming that it is authorized through an ambiguity in the law? And do those who allow ambiguities in the law have a leg to stand on when they complain about their use? Translation: The Obama administration is using conflicting provisions of the same law, an ambiguity, as the loophole through which to drive regulations for its Clean Power Plan. Republicans oppose those regulations, but have ignored the ambiguous mess that is existing federal law and have done nothing to clean it up. Supporters and opponents both argue that the proposed regulations will have a major impact. This plan will prevent thousands of premature deaths, will provide a safe and healthy future for our kids, will create jobs, and will shrink electric bills by 8 per cent. Or, this plan will raise energy costs by $680 per household, will threaten the reliability of our electric supply, will drive out energy intensive industries, will kill tens of thousands...(Read Full Article)