Groups: Bush rushing to rewrite species rules
August 23rd, 2008 By DINA CAPPIELLO , Associated Press Writer(AP) -- The Bush administration is providing insufficient time for public comment as it seeks to loosen rules protecting endangered species, representatives of more than 100 conservation groups charged Friday.
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On the other hand, the Endangered Species Act has been used to protect species that aren't endangered.