Scientist witnesses for hire will deny scientific conclusions in the service of denialism.

*ExxonMobil, BP, and Shell announced that they are scaling back plans to reduce their carbon pollution.*

They are making record profits but, being big corporations, they are ready to kill billions of people (over the long term) to make billions more dollars.

*Over 30 Million in US Face "Hunger Cliff" as Food Benefit Cuts Loom.*

Bird flu is evolving to infect various kinds of mammals,and those closer to infecting humans -- even millions of humans. It could evolve to be capable of causing a pandemic like the one in 1918/19.

Meanwhile, Republicans are pushing to ensure that governments can't require anyone to take precautions against the spread of bird flu.

Not even requiring people who work raising chickens or packing chicken meat to wear masks.

*Washington Post Runs Medicare Newsletter Sponsored By Insurance Lobby Front Group.*