On the recordJune 18, 2014
The original Clean Air Act respected the appropriate role for States and local governments.
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congress.govThe original Clean Air Act respected the appropriate role for States and local governments.
Whitfield emphasizes the importance of state authority in environmental regulation.
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If that happens and if you're still at the EPA I want you to go to Fairfield, Texas with Congressman Bill Flores and explain to those people who've lost their jobs how you've improved their environment.
Well, some States would disagree with that. I've talked to many of them, and they view--even though you went through a process, that you set the standard.