John Shimkus actually said...

The States are by no means junior regulators or the minor leagues of environmental protection.

I think history shows the states have generally acted first on matters before the federal government has stepped in.

State regulators have every bit the same educational background, expertise, desire to protect the environment, and sense of professionalism ...

Some people might suggest that States lack the will to enforce their laws or that are reluctant to pass anything serious. I think that answe...