Judge chastises DOJ lawyers after 430 trees cut down at D.C. golf…

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOkay, the one we teased: a federal judge is not happy with Justice Department lawyers after hundreds of trees came down at a D.C. golf course.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGovernment lawyers told the court that four hundred thirty trees were cut down Saturday at East Potomac Golf Links, and the judge wanted to know why the notice came so late.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFour hundred thirty trees in one Saturday. That's a lot of shade gone before anyone had a chance to object.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe judge was told after the chainsaws had finished. That's the sort of timing that makes you wonder what else is on the calendar.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe lawyers got a scolding in open court, which for a government attorney is roughly the worst possible Monday.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMaybe they were just eager to improve the fairways. Fewer trees, fewer lost balls, and everybody gets a better round.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorVera, you've found the bright side of a clear-cut.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSomebody has to.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFour hundred thirty trees, and the one thing that arrived late was the paperwork.

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    Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorLate notice, no trees. Tuesday's going to be rough on the squirrels.