Letter from Barack Obama to John Gage

The nation's president elect writes in his Oct 20th letter to John Gage, National President, American Federation of Government Employees that . . . [the] EPA was established to be the nation's leader in environmental science, research, and education – yet these are the three fields which have been damaged by politics and ideology. I strongly oppose attempts by the Bush Administration to thwart publication of EPA researchers' scientific findings, as well as the attempt to eliminate the agency's library system. In an Obama Administration, the principle of scientific integrity will be an absolute, and I will never sanction any attempt to subvert the work of scientists.

Ruth Harrison, Reference Librarian script

Too funny listening to this radio play featuring Prarie Home Companion's character, Ruth Harrison, Reference Librarian. Should be required listening for reference 101 class in library school RE "The Reference Interview" and probably required listening for library managers everywhere who want to know how their library staff can better give the public what they want ;)