Sunday, February 07, 2010
Rahall Critiicizes Obama Administration
WEST VIRGINIA...
U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) expressed his vehement opposition to the Obama administration’s proposed cut in funding for state surface coal mining permitting programs. Rahall said the coal industry, especially in the Appalachian Region, is taxed enough at this time by strenuous permitting reviews by the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and proposals being contemplated by the Interior Department. Rahall blasted the administration’s decision to back away from that commitment. Rahall said. “I urge the House Appropriations Committee to discard this proposed decrease and, at the very least, maintain the current year funding level.”
U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) expressed his vehement opposition to the Obama administration’s proposed cut in funding for state surface coal mining permitting programs. Rahall said the coal industry, especially in the Appalachian Region, is taxed enough at this time by strenuous permitting reviews by the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and proposals being contemplated by the Interior Department. Rahall blasted the administration’s decision to back away from that commitment. Rahall said. “I urge the House Appropriations Committee to discard this proposed decrease and, at the very least, maintain the current year funding level.”
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