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"[T]he proposed rule will limit transparency and undermine the scientific integrity of EPA’s rulemaking process,” the lawmakers wrote, noting it “would implement an opaque process allowing EPA to selectively suppress scientific evidence without accountability and in the process undermine bedrock environmental laws.” Read more »

“Thanks to overwhelming public outcry, including countless calls and emails from voters across Upstate New York, House Republicans have wisely reversed course on their effort to gut ethics oversight in the House of Representatives... I encourage every citizen to continue to keep a close eye on those who would seek to put any interest, special or personal, ahead of our Constitution and the needs of the American people.” - Rep. Paul Tonko Read more »