Timothy H. Bishop: “This is alarming.”

In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, it seems that we are at a crossroads on finding the proper balance in protecting the health of our communities, our environment, and our local economies.

shouldn't we be increasing the size of the pie, instead of slicing it differently?

So I guess my fundamental question, Mr. Poltak, is if the EPA is willing to do it for the communities that I have cited, and I am sure there are others, why is it that there is not the capacity to do it for other communities?

the Economic Policy Institute has estimated that if we increase the minimum wage we will put $35 billion into the economy.