I am also eager to hear from the EPA on a provision in the bill that will allow the drilling companies to look only at how the drilling would affect our air quality on shore, ignoring any potential impacts to air quality between the drilling rig and the shoreline.
Rush expresses concern over the bill's provision that neglects offshore air quality impacts.
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I am continually concerned about the impact of any new costs on our nation's farmers and, specifically, the energy costs as it relates to minority farmers and consumers.
I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this outstanding hearing this morning.
It's imperative we safeguard both these program titles for our national security and the economic viability of U.S. farmers and ranchers.
We on the Agriculture Committee have a special and unique mission to try to help solve the problem of Black farmers in our nation.
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