Sep 13, 2011
The Congressional Research Service found no evidence of the majority's predicted train wreck but instead found that the primary impacts that the EPA rules will be on the coal-fired power plants more than 40 years old that have not…
Bobby Rush
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Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.
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Sep 13, 2011
reliability is not threatened by coal-fired power plant retirements spurred by new EPA rules despite the coal industry's claims that the impacts could be severe.
Sep 13, 2011
this is yet another all-out assault, attack on the EPA. It is, as I might borrow my friend from Illinois's phraseology, yet another Republican jihad, assault on the EPA.
Sep 13, 2011
these rules, including the Air Toxics Rule and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, will not threaten the economic health of the Nation but instead will in fact stimulate job growth while protecting the public health.
Sep 13, 2011
As Mr. Waxman indicated in his opening statement, that back-of-the-envelope analysis was just a preliminary one to set the stage for us to enter into some discussions with EPA.
Sep 13, 2011
The Commission staff has preliminarily estimated that up to 81 gigawatts of existing generation are 'likely' or 'very likely' to be retired as a consequence of new EPA rules.
Sep 13, 2011
this subcommittee should hold a hearing on the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule specifically.
Sep 7, 2011
Mr. Chairman, today we are holding a hearing on two bills, H.R. 2250, the so-called EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, and H.R. 2681, the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011.
Jul 26, 2011
I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Madam Chair, during both the subcommittee and full committee markups, I offered my amendment to delete a finding that I thought was particularly misleading. Finding No. 15 states: ``Analysis…
Jul 26, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Ms. Hanabusa The Acting…
Jul 26, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I really want my friend from Illinois to know that I don't have to travel to Joliet, Illinois, or any other part of Illinois; I don't even have to come down to his district in Peoria to see unemployment, to see the…
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