On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
The Whitfield amendment would ensure that power plants would not have to control toxic air pollution for at least 7 years.
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congress.govThe Whitfield amendment would ensure that power plants would not have to control toxic air pollution for at least 7 years.
Waxman criticizes the Whitfield amendment for delaying pollution controls.
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