Ed Whitfield: “I don't think America needs to take a back seat to any country in the world when it comes to doing an effective job of…”

Despite the stay of the Clean Power Plan, last week EPA published a 44-page proposed rule setting forth the details for Clean Energy Incentive Program.

Congress did not write the Clean Air Act to provide EPA with the ability to create new regulatory powers and authorities so it can transform the Nation's energy system.

The Clean Power Plan was like picking up the Constitution and tearing it up.

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.