A report from the Center for Progressive Reform proposes a series of Executive Orders for the new President designed to achieve innovative and meaningful federal action on health, safety and the environment. The proposals would launch federal action by the new Administration in key areas, including climate change, toxics in the environment, increasing protections for public lands, environmental justice, and policies of transparency in government.

Read Protecting Public Health and the Environment by the Stroke of a Presidential Pen:  Seven Executive Orders for the President's First 100 Days, issued November 11, 2008.  Read the news release.

Read more about Executive Orders.