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EPW Committee Moves Landmark Water Infrastructure Legislation

By admin - Posted on May 19th, 2009

Committee Also Approves Black Carbon Study and Wildlife Conservation Measures

May 19, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Water and Wildlife Subcommittee Chairman, along with EPW Ranking Member James Inhofe (R-OK), and subcommittee ranking member Mike Crapo (R-ID), last week applauded Committee passage of The Water Infrastructure Financing Act, which provides the foundation for our nation’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. » read more »

Senator Carper's Bipartisan Bill To Cut Black Carbon Passes EPW Committee

By admin - Posted on May 19th, 2009

Legislation Directs the EPA to Conduct a Comprehensive Study on Black Carbon Emissions to Improve Worldwide Public Health and Reduce Global Warming

May 19, 2009 -- WASHINGTON – Senator Tom Carper (D-Del) announced last week that a key Senate committee has approved his bipartisan legislation directing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the environmental impact of black carbon and the most cost-effective ways to reduce its emissions to improve public health and reduce global warming.

The bill (S. 849) passed the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today by unanimous consent. » read more »