Feb 26, 2003
It is my opinion that the Administrator's 2004 budget request for EPA is inadequate to the task at hand.
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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Jan 28, 2003
Vermont is proud of the fact that it has provided leadership throughout the centuries, and the Morrill Act did more for expanding the ability of education for our young people to strengthen this Nation than any other action that has been…
Jan 23, 2003
I commend the Senator for the amendment. It is a crime that we have not been utilizing the Superfund the way it should be utilized. The Senator is putting it back on track. I commend the Senator for his efforts.
Jan 16, 2003
I have been in the Congress 30 years now and this is the worst education crisis this Nation has seen in that 30 years. I should have known this was coming because I was the chairman of the education committee when it was introduced. I…
Nov 13, 2002
Finally, according to subsection (b), in the time period in which the regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (d) are in effect, the Secretary of Defense must, ``identify measures to minimize and mitigate . . . any adverse impacts…
Nov 13, 2002
Also, according to subsection (b), in the one-year time period between the enactment of this Act and the promulgation of regulations by the Department of Interior, the Secretary of Defense must, ``identify measures to minimize and mitigate…
Nov 12, 2002
I am aware that the current Remedial Action Plan and other processes consider an evaluation of the effects of cleanup alternatives and that many Remedial Action Plans already include such an evaluation. Additional evaluation is not…
Sep 13, 2002
In the 200-year history of this body, there has never been a more vigilant defender of the legislative branch than the Senator from West Virginia.
Sep 13, 2002
Amazing. As I have said many times, I understand, in the wake of the horrific events of September 11, we would look for ways to strengthen our Nation's defense to prevent any further catastrophe. I fully support that goal, but we must be…
Sep 13, 2002
It is clear it will veto any legislation that is not almost identical to its proposal. Recently, President George Bush, speaking about this legislation, said: The Senate had better get it right. I agree with the President that we do have a…
Sep 13, 2002
It was founded upon discussion, debate, and compromise. Let me be clear that I am not advocating we take 5 years to debate the proposal before us, only that we ought to be thoughtful and deliberative. This current reorganization will…