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A Plan for Saving the Honeybees?

“Can Obama Save the Honey Bees?,” by David Clark Scott.
Who could be against saving the honey bees? For politicians, this is what’s called an “Apple Pie” issue. And who pollinates the apple trees? On Friday, Obama signed a presidential memo ordering the federal government to come up with a plan for protecting pollinators such as honey bees, butterflies, birds and bats. “The problem is serious and requires immediate attention to ensure the sustainability of our food production systems, avoid additional economic impact on the agricultural sector, and protect the health of the environment,” Obama said in a memo was sent to Cabinet secretaries and agency heads. Read more.