Oct 18, 2023
Thanks to champions like Senator Ed Muskie, a Democrat from Maine, and Senator Howard Baker, a Republican from Tennessee, Congress enacted the Clean Water Act in 1972.
Thomas R. Carper
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Thomas R. Carper is a United States Senator from Delaware, serving since 2001. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has held various political roles throughout his career, including serving as the Governor of Delaware from 1993 to 2001. Carper is known for his work on issues related to the environment, healthcare, and postal service reform. As a Vietnam War veteran, he often emphasizes his military service and its impact on his public service philosophy.
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Oct 18, 2023
The Clean Water Act has lofty goals, and then it has some nonregulatory programs, and some regulatory programs.
Oct 18, 2023
Wetlands also provide irreplaceable habitat for many wildlife species, especially birds and fish.
Oct 18, 2023
The Supreme Court correctly applied the Clean Water Act in the Sackett case.
Oct 18, 2023
Wetlands also provide irreplaceable habitat for many wildlife species, especially birds and fish.
Oct 18, 2023
Through Sackett, the Supreme Court has weakened one of our bedrock environmental laws, and harms will be felt nationwide.
Oct 18, 2023
I think these concerns miss the point. We just had a radical, I think, a sweeping reduction in water protections.
Oct 18, 2023
Today, I believe the Supreme Court got it wrong, with all due respect, in the Sackett decision.
Oct 18, 2023
The objective of this Act is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of our Nation's waters.