Bill Johnson actually said...

I must say that I am highly disappointed with OSM and the way that they have treated the States in this rulemaking process.

Johnson expresses disappointment in the Office of Surface Mining's treatment of states during rulemaking.

11/03/2011

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I think we need a bit of pragmatism when we approach this situation.

It is a shame that the regulations that we are discussing today go after their very livelihood.

We got to figure out a win-win solution to this situation where both sides come away winning.

I represent a part of the country, Appalachia, that makes this such a critical issue.