Reforming environmental science should not be a partisan issue.

Time and again we have demonstrated that this Agency is substituting outcome-driven science for rigorous objective science.

This illustrates the power of EPA's 'press release science' to drive public opinion and even critical decisions by policymakers.

As far as I can see, EPA never managed to get farther than the first step.

In a remarkable display of arrogance and disregard for the plain facts, the President last week proclaimed his support for expanded shale gas production...

Do you really believe that this is going to make a profit?

China currently produces 97% of the global supply of rare earths.

this is not an issue. It is not something to worry about.

I believe Representative Hultgren's Energy Critical Elements Advancement Act sets forth the appropriate structure and direction to this end.

The purpose of this hearing is to examine the importance of and issues surrounding Energy Critical Elements.

I want to welcome everyone to this afternoon's hearing on Fostering Quality Science at EPA: The Need for Common Sense Reform.