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James M. Jeffords is a former U.S. Senator from Vermont, known for his independent stance after leaving the Republican Party in 2001. He served in the Senate from 2001 to 2007 and was previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1989. Throughout his political career, Jeffords focused on environmental issues, education, and healthcare reform. He was instrumental in promoting legislation aimed at reducing pollution and addressing climate change, advocating for the establishment of uniform standards for industrial emissions.
when these tiny particles get deep into the lungs, they can lead to premature death, as well as health problems like: heart and lung disease; aggravated asthma; acute respiratory symptoms; chronic bronchitis; decreased lung function; and…
the choice seems easy to me. While the Clean Power Act would safeguard and surpass Clean Air Act emissions reductions, Clear Skies would be a ticket to pollute. If Clear Skies legislation becomes law, we will all pay the price in hazy…
I wish to speak on the subject of the threat to lives in the United States of a different and more insidious nature, and in the long run much more costly in human lives as well as health conditions-- air pollution and the administration's…
for many months now, the administration has shown its determination to wage war against Saddam Hussein. I am very concerned that the Bush administration's intense focus on Iraq has blinded it to the critical needs here at home. While the…
I am also very deeply concerned with the Administration's effort to promote its Clean Skies Initiative.
I don't want to be told that a bean counter at OMB has decided that, for budgetary reasons, the State Revolving Funds are ready to revolve.
About the Superfund, to follow up on that, the EPA Inspector General has documented that there was a funding shortfall of over $200 million in the Superfund program last year.
On global warming, do you believe in reducing greenhouse gas emissions will reduce the risk of economic and environmental damage from global warming and planet change?
Will you commit to work with my colleagues and me to find ways to direct much needed Federal resources to the Long Island Sound in fiscal year 2004?
I am very concerned about the Administration's request for the Long Island Sound--which once again has been reduced to less than half a million dollars in the Administration's fiscal year 2004 budget.
It is my understanding that Clear Skies will increase the number relative to present law, if present law were put in place. Is that accurate or not?
I hope I can work with you to make sure that this is the last budget that will request so little in funding for Lake Champlain.