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Alex Padilla: “California needs the federal waivers to fill the gap, to…”

Featuring: Alex Padilla, Democratic | U.S. Senate from California

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Senator Alex Padilla's Objection to Trump's EPA Nominations and Defense of California's Climate Leadership

Published | Video Starts at 10:52

Do its part or get out of the way. And California continue to lead. That's why these waivers are so important. Because absent the federal government doing its part, California needs the federal waivers to fill the gap, to reduce pollution further, to reach attainment, to protect the lungs and the health of Californians. But now, as a result of the Trump EPA and the Senate Republicans abuse of the cra, the people of California will be forced to breathe more toxic air pollution than they should have to and suffer the devastating impacts. (10:52–11:06)

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Asserts that federal waivers are necessary for California to meet pollution reduction goals.

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