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GAO Report Rejects McConnell’s Latest Attack on Public Safeguards

Jun 2, 2014 by Katie Weatherford

On May 29, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report rejecting Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) latest ploy to stop EPA from moving forward with a proposed rule that would reduce carbon dioxide emissions from new power plants.

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Attempts to Use Congressional Review Act for Proposed Rules Threaten All Public Safeguards

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has recently taken an unprecedented action by introducing a joint resolution to disapprove of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed greenhouse gas emissions limits for new power plants. Through the resolution, McConnell is attempting to utilize the accelerated legislative procedures provided in the Congressional Review Act, even though the law was designed only for reviewing final agency rules.

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Senate Debates Risk of Greenhouse Gases; Gulf of Mexico Unavailable for Comment

Jun 10, 2010 by Matthew Madia

The Senate is currently debating a resolution that would overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding that greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and the environment. The finding also sets the stage for regulations to improve fuel efficiency and limit emissions. A vote is expected around 4:00 p.m.

Update: The resolution was defeated in a 47-53 vote.

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Broad Opposition to Bill Targeting Climate Rules

May 20, 2010 by Matthew Madia

Despite broad opposition, a vote is expected soon on a Senate resolution that aims to prevent any Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation of climate changing emissions by overturning the agency’s finding that greenhouse gases are a danger to human health and the environment.

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White House Increasing Pressure over Invalid Rules

Mar 18, 2010 by Matthew Madia

Federal rulemaking agencies continue to fail to submit new regulations to Congress, potentially invalidating them, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Congressional Research Service (CRS).

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Greenhouse Gases are Peachy Keen, 40 Senators Say

Jan 22, 2010 by Matthew Madia

Yesterday, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and a whopping 39 co-sponsors introduced a resolution that would disapprove the Environmental Protection Agency’s endangerment finding for greenhouse gas emissions.

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