On the recordJuly 27, 2020
Congress declared that quantity was not the true measure of whether EPA was doing its job, but, rather, the quality of the work it was doing.
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congress.govCongress declared that quantity was not the true measure of whether EPA was doing its job, but, rather, the quality of the work it was doing.
Shimkus highlights Congress's shift to prioritize quality over quantity in EPA regulations.
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Let's remember, though, that this proposed budget--actually any President's budget--is not binding on anything Congress ultimately decides to do.
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