Feb 26, 2003
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.
James M. Jeffords
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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.
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Feb 26, 2003
Considering the record of the power plants, why should anyone in Congress or the public believe that voluntary measures are going to be adequate to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions at a time to avert global warming?
Feb 26, 2003
We just talked about mercury, but how many people are dying prematurely every year from power plant pollution now?
Feb 26, 2003
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?
Feb 26, 2003
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?
Feb 26, 2003
As you know, I have introduced the Clean Power Act, which requires power plants to reduce mercury by 90 percent over the next 6 years.
Feb 26, 2003
In effect, no reduction of mercury would be called for under Clear Skies. In light of this study, surely the Administration realizes that such a proposal would be irresponsible.
Feb 26, 2003
I am also very deeply concerned with the Administration's effort to promote its Clean Skies Initiative.
Feb 26, 2003
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.
Feb 26, 2003
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.