
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Gov. Maura Healey
Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
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Deregulation and Environmental Accountability
This chapter examines recent deregulatory actions by the EPA, particularly concerning power plants and mercury emissions, while advocating for a balance between environmental protection and economic growth. It highlights public confusion over water regulation definitions and addresses issues of PFAS contamination, funding cuts to research institutions, and the implications of federal funding on state services. The conversation culminates in discussions on political pressures affecting educational institutions and an alarming incident involving a detained international student.
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