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Dirty Air Act Backers Feeling the Heat

 |  Feb 17, 2010

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) already took a public drubbing when she introduced the so-called Dirty Air Act. Now, three more senators are in the line of fire for co-sponsoring her bill.
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Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections

 |  Jan 25, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger I posted this response “Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections” on National Journal’s blog in response to the following question: Should Congress Stop EPA? Sen. Lisa … Read more

NWF in Alaska to Murkowski “Stop Attacking the EPA”

 |  Jan 22, 2010

The National Wildlife Federation’s Pacific Regional Center in Anchorage has been on the front lines of working to stop Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Dirty Air Act attacks on the Environmental Protection Agency. Read more

Murkowski’s Dirty Air Attack Faces Withering Criticism

 |  Jan 20, 2010

Scrutiny has especially focused on her contributions from electric utilities and Big Oil — Sen. Murkowski is among Congress’ biggest recipients of polluter cash. But as soon as today, she may move forward with her attempt to gut the Clean Air Act anyway Read more

Senator Murkowski’s Opportunity to Lead

 |  Jan 19, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger Senator Murkowski of Alaska has a unique opportunity to lead America’s response to slow climate change and respond to the damage already occurring in her state … Read more

Copenhagen Outcome: Not Done Yet

,  |  Dec 18, 2009

By Larry J. Schweiger Regarding today’s outcome at the Copenhagen climate negotiations, I applaud President Obama for his determination to not let these talks fail and his success working with … Read more

A Big Decision Based On a Simple Question

 |  Nov 20, 2008

The EPA has dodged the responsibility of addressing the regulation of greenhouse gases that cause global warming for years. In 2007, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that greenhouse gases … Read more

Washington Post Compares EPA Chief to Mr. Magoo

 |  Mar 17, 2008

At a recent Senate hearing, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) had this back-and-forth with EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson: Feinstein, who chairs the Appropriations subcommittee that controls the EPA’s budget, asked why … Read more

Reduce Emissions, When Politically Convenient

 |  Dec 20, 2007

Just yesterday, President Bush was basking in the glow of the freshly-signed energy bill, taking credit for improved fuel economy standards and expanded biofuels mandates. But it turns out the … Read more