Rhetorical Precis #4

Joby Warrick in "Appalachia Is Paying Price For White House Rule Change"(Washington Post, 17 August, 2004; A01) informs the public about the Bush Administration's decision to continue MTR, and the acceleration of the destruction it has caused;He supports his informative article by giving a detailed background of MTR and its effects;He also explains the choices made by the Bush Administration and explains other environmental acts passed relating to MTR; Warricks purpose is to educate and inform the public about the decisions made by our government;He writes to the general public.