Politics● ElevatedSep 24 · Sep 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
Dirty tricks: Why is Congress voting to scrap California’s clean air protections?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America
This congressional overstep is creating an alarming precedent, threatening states’ authority to protect their residents from toxic pollution. The Senate must step in to stop it.
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