We were able to write a bill to ban asbestos, which passed through this Committee and passed through the Senate.
EPA is a shadow of its former self today. Morale is lower than low.
I just want to make a point that Mr. Johnson said yes to all of this, and he hasn't been here for 7, 8 months.
Pollution at levels that could make people sick or significantly increase their risk of cancer if they were exposed to t...
There are so many things to do. But I just think something like that, where the impacts are on our kids, and it is 34 St...
EPA has the authority to act to address the serious threats posed by the virtually unregulated State of coal ash and coa...
I want to make the point that some of us are going to introduce, I know Senator Carper is going to have authority in his...
My understanding is, Congressman Rahall is looking at regulating it under the Mining Act. That to me is unnecessary.
I am very proud and pleased to be here to introduce such an accomplished choice for Energy Secretary, Dr. Steven Chu.
If women in the world were allowed to live up to their potential, it would bring the whole world forward.
I'm so proud that you mentioned global warming in your talk, and that Senator Kerry, our chairman, is going to be so ded...
You face unbelievable challenges--you and the President-elect.
Our leadership is sorely needed there to protect the innocents--not just in the short term, but in the long term.
I think by nominating you, President-elect Obama has sent a message that world peace and stability trumps politics and e...
Dr. Chu has called global warming and the need for carbon-neutral renewables 'the greatest challenge facing science'.
Simply stated, in my opinion, there is no one brighter or better equipped than this man to become Secretary of Energy.
I'm really very pleased and very proud to recommend her confirmation as Secretary of Labor.
I believe that Hilda Solis is just such a leader.
