July 12, 2011
Energy and Commerce voted to approve a bill to weaken coal ash standards, and to effectively prevent their enforcement by EPA. FEC data shows big coal/power industry contributions to bill supporters in 2011, total corporate contributions to all candidates, and more than $40 million in 2011 lobbying expenditures in first quarter.
For the updated report, click here.
Coal ash victims plead for a fair hearing from Congress.
See attached letter from communities near coal ash sites.
