Easing suffering does not necessarily mean we cannot also do something positive and have a positive economic impact.

I have here a published, peer reviewed study from the Journal of Criminal Justice that points out that the eligible activities in CDBG, which include demolition of vacant and abandoned properties, has a positive impact on violent crime.

Not worthy enough to maintain it at its current level; not worthy enough to take the bet...

But we sit here today a year after these comments were made by Mr. Pruitt, and the EPA has still not regulated these chemicals.

What has the EPA done to penalize, hold them accountable, for poisoning the water supplies of Americans?

Despite the Defense Department knowing about this PFAS chemical contamination at Wurtsmith since 2012, the military has failed to act quickly enough to stop contamination coming from the former air force base.

I simply do not accept those arguments. Inaction will not make this public health crisis go away.

It is unclear why the DOD feels justified in passing the buck to the EPA.

Thank you, Chairman Rouda and Ranking Member Comer, for inviting me to speak here today and for your leadership on this issue addressing PFAS chemicals, which is a public health crisis impacting literally hundreds of communities across…

DOD must do everything in its power to minimize exposure to these chemicals.

I want to thank them for their efforts on this issue.