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Energy Secretary Moniz: “There is no war on coal.”

Energy Secretary Moniz: “There is no war on coal.” August 5, 2013 Compliance Secretary Ernest Moniz is generally regarded by all parties as one of the brightest minds on energy. With that in mind, he made some statements last week that shed some light on the current administration and their motivations. President Obama and the […]

New EPA Chief Promises Jobs, Dismisses Critics

New EPA Chief Promises Jobs, Dismisses Critics August 5, 2013 Compliance | Regulatory Compliance After a lengthy and bitter Senate dispute over the filibuster as it applies to nominees, Gina McCarthy was confirmed as the head of the EPA about three weeks ago. She is already on the offensive, pushing a positive message and denying […]

Attack on EPA Regulation or Responsible Review? Bill That Would Slow Down EPA Rules Passes House

Attack on EPA Regulation or Responsible Review? Bill That Would Slow Down EPA Rules Passes House August 5, 2013 Compliance Last Thursday, a bill sponsored by Representative Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) passed the Republican majority house 232-181, with almost no Democratic support. The bill would effectively stall new regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency until […]