eview and probably overturn eight decisions on wildlife and land-use issues made by a senior political appointee ... favored industry

US Agency May Reverse Eight Decisions on Wildlife | By John M. Broder | The New York Times | Saturday 21 July 2007

Washington - The Interior Department said Friday that it would review and probably overturn eight decisions on wildlife and land-use issues made by a senior political appointee who has been found to have improperly favored industry and landowners over agency scientists.
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"We wouldn't be doing them if we didn't suspect the decision would be different," Mr. Hall said in a telephone conference with journalists. "It's a blemish on the scientific integrity of the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of the Interior."