Rush Holt: “The fundamental issue that we face is that the current rule does not adequately protect streams and water quality, does…”

we are talking about a pipeline with the capacity to transport 830,000 barrels per day of tar sands product, one of the dirtiest energy sources on the planet.

If the leadership of this committee and this House would actually get to work and get the Elementary and Secondary Education Act up to date and working, there would be less need for waivers, I am sure.

These Republican drilling bills would elevate speed over safety while opening huge new swaths of public land.

Like most legislative proposals from the Majority, the bill was drafted without any attempt at bipartisan or bicameral cooperation.