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Alex Padilla: “The Trump EPA changed the agency's long standing legal…”

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

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Senator Alex Padilla Criticizes Federal Actions Impacting California's Infrastructure and Environmental Policies

Published | Video Starts at 04:13

So that reckless disregard for the law has had major consequences, not just on California's ability to reduce emissions and improve public health, but for how the Senate itself operates. And the Senate deserves to know how and why The Trump EPA changed the agency's long standing legal position on those waivers. I've asked some important questions and I'm seeking EPA's related records and communications. And so Madam Chair, we will see whether Administrator Zeldin will respect Senators oversight authority and will hold the Trump EPA accountable for their abuse of the law. (04:13–04:20)

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Asserts that the Trump EPA changed its legal position on California waivers.

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