EPA

The EPA’s First Fracking Rules — Limited and Delayed

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On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency issued the first-ever national air pollution regulations for fracking, a process used in oil and natural gas drilling. The regulations, first proposed in July 2011, have been welcomed by environmental groups as a necessary step in reducing pollution and protecting public health from the toxic chemicals involved in the […]

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Newt Gingrich Wants To Abolish The EPA & Any Govt. Regulations That Get In His Way

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In June 2011, House Republicans passed the Agriculture Appropriations bill, cutting $87 million from the FDA and $35 million from the USDA food inspection program. Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) defended the legislation, claiming that the private sector was capable of self-policing and ensuring the safety of the US food supply. However, recent outbreaks of e-coli

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