Political Quotes

“I want to counter the statement that was just made. We have an estimate from the boiler industry association, and they say that there is going to be a loss of jobs, and that was what was cited by my friend from Kentucky. But EPA did a very careful, rigorous 251-page economic analysis and found that the boiler rules issued in February would be expected to create over 2,000 jobs, which is the finding that the author of this amendment would have us put in the legislation. Unlike the industry studies, EPA had to follow guidelines and use a transparent analysis and subject it to public comment. EPA determined that the boiler rules would create a net 2,200 jobs, not including jobs created to manufacture and install air pollution equipment. Of course the boiler rules do more than just create jobs. They prevent up to 6,600 premature deaths, 4,100 nonfatal heart attacks, 42,000 cases of aggravated asthma. So that means that we are going to have a healthier workforce and a more efficient economy. EPA also found the boiler rules will provide at least $10 to $24 in health benefits for every $1 in costs. But the Council of Industrial Boiler Owners put out this study, estimating the standards would lead to 338,000 to 800,000 lost jobs. Well, that was their analysis.…”