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Alex Padilla: With no clear national security nexus, we question whether the DOE utilized emergency DPA authorities with the intent of…

On the recordJuly 25, 2026
With no clear national security nexus, we question whether the DOE utilized emergency DPA authorities with the intent of preempting or subverting valid local health ordinances and environmental regulations.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Senator Padilla raises concerns about local regulations.

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