John Shimkus actually said...

We had talked before about--I usually bring a poster. I haven't done it this Congress--of coal miners who lost their jobs in the '92 Clean Air Act.

Shimkus references past job losses due to environmental regulations to highlight current coal mining job opportunities.

06/17/2013

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Even those who will despise the legislation, we want them to despise it with a smile that we made a good effort.

I strongly urge this committee to go back to the drawing board and bring forward a bipartisan bill that protects our communities.

Why prevent them from protecting their residents?

We also agree that EPA should have the authority to impose requirements and restrictions on chemicals that pose risks.