Pete Sessions: “Yes, we would reduce the emissions of mercury since 1990 by 50…”

On the recordJune 19, 2012

Yes, we would reduce the emissions of mercury since 1990 by 50 percent. Yes, President Bush proposed a very effective, sophisticated plan to further reduce those emissions by 75 percent--75 percent more. But there were problems with it. The courts found a problem with it. But instead of pursuing the matter in the fashion President Bush did, the new regulations call for this dramatic 90- percent reduction of mercury emissions, far more than we are able to do technologically and financially, I believe. That is why I salute Senator Inhofe for this resolution and I will support him. I thank the Chair, and I yield the floor.

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Pete Sessions

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Jun 19, 2012

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