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John Moolenaar: “I don't want the EPA regulating my farm.”

Featuring: John Moolenaar, Republican | U.S. House Michigan, 2nd Congressional District

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Cole on Congress with guest Rep. John Moolenaar

Published | Video Starts at 23:53

And, you know, the waters of the US Rule was one example of the executive branch overreaching to the point where as I traveled my district, I was concerned. You know, I'd hear from farmers, hey, I don't want the EPA regulating my farm. Ponds and bar ditches. Exactly. So we've got a new EPA administrator. Oh, hey. And you're going to love him. Scott Pruitts from my state, our former attorney General. (23:53–23:56)

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Asserts that farmers in his district do not want the EPA regulating their farms.

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