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Obama Blocks Bush 'Midnight Orders'

Weapons, anti-abortion regulations halted

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 21, 2009 2:12 AM CST

(Newser) – One of President Barack Obama's first acts from the Oval Office was to block the last orders of his predecessor executed in his final days of power, Reuters reports. The White House sent a memo to every federal agency yesterday putting a stop to dozens of so-called "midnight regulations" enacted by George Bush, pending review of the regulations by the incoming administration.

The review tactic is commonly used by incoming presidents, and will put the brakes on several of Bush’s controversial final orders—including a regulation that allows concealed weapons in national parks, and one that denies federal funds to medical facilities that discriminate against staff who refuse to perform abortions or dispense birth control because of religious beliefs.

President Barack Obama waves as he walks down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the White House.
President Barack Obama waves as he walks down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the White House.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Barack Obama and George Bush pose together in the Oval Office.
Barack Obama and George Bush pose together in the Oval Office.   (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Former President W. Bush and wife Laura wave at a welcome home rally in Midland, Texas.
Former President W. Bush and wife Laura wave at a welcome home rally in Midland, Texas.   (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
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Guest
Jan 22, 2009 4:12 AM CST
Boom: defending yourself against a wild animal? I can see it.
Guest
Jan 21, 2009 10:19 PM CST
One other thing, I carry because of bad guys, bad guys go to the parks also. These parks are often very isolated with no LEO around.. Do you want to be able to protect yourself? Your family?
Guest
Jan 21, 2009 10:08 PM CST
I have a CCW and carry all the time in the UP of Michigan on my land that boarders alot of state and fed land. Do you know what happens when you get between a Mom and baby black bear?? Or run into a cougar? I think I will keep my 10MM Delta..

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