EPA chief clashes with Senate Democrats over Trump-era cuts to pollution and health programs

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By EHN CuratorsMay 22, 2025, 1:08 pm63 ptsTrending
A bitter Senate hearing erupted into shouting as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin defended sweeping grant cuts and environmental rollbacks under President Trump, sparring with Democrats over transparency and health impacts. Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill. In short: Sen. Sheldon…

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