More effective and that the states can implement these programs. We think these flexible programs will nut the greatest reductions at lowest cost than can be achieved through a federal program. Thank you. Thank you. Just a reminder to speakers to please talk into the mic. My name is frank cartzo. [inaudible] im with the International Brotherhood of boilermakers, local 45 in virginia. We represent a thousand worker in the state of virginia and West Virginia. A lot of our guys make their living by repairing, building, and maintaining power plants, also constructing these epa required devices. And we recognize the need to keep the air clean, and we feel like these requirements are to strenuous on the owners that have put billions of dollars into the plants to clean them up as much as they can. Technology is starting to cap up with the part of coal we havent been able to figure out yet, Carbon Capture and sequestration. We do know that it can be done but right now, we know that coal was ou
Public health groups, labor organizations. We want to hear about how eba should develop and epa should develop and implement carbon guidelines under the Clean Air Act. In addition to listening sessions like this one, epa Headquarters Staff and leadership, including administrator mccarthy, have been meeting with Industry Leaders and ceos from the coal, oil, and natural gas sectors. A been working with everyone, including governors, mayors, and present congress, state and local government officials, and Environmental Advocacy groups, and many other stakeholders. We want to be open to any and all information about what is eachtant to each state and stakeholder. That is what this process is all about. We are also reaching out to leaders in all the states and tribes to hear their ideas as we develop our proposed guidelines. The Clean Air Act calls on the states to play a key role in reducing Carbon Pollution from existing plants. We know we can learn a lot from ongoing efforts in the states
Cases of respiratory ama such as childhood asthma and lung diseases. According to the American Lung association 154 million americans half of our nations population already suffer from unsafe levels of air pollution. Holding operators of 30 power plants accountable for the Carbon Pollution they emit will mean less disease reduce Health Care Costs and a better quality of life for tens of millions of americans. The fastest possible transition to a more energyefficient economy and Clean Energy Sources such as wind and solar power will not only cut the risk of catastrophic climate disruption but also create incentives for innovation that will create good new jobs in the clean Energy Economy. Detecting workers must be an urgent priority. We flatly reject the notion that protecting human health and environment the environment are incompatible with a healthy economy. Poll after poll demonstrates the public supports the implementation of the Clean Air Act protections and wants epa to do its jo
Balances between judicial involvement and operational necessity. And i think if you start to say the fisa court needs to approve every targeting decision, youre going to bring the Intelligence Community to a halt. I want to thank all the panelists this morning for a long but very helpful session. We appreciate your editing before the court. Were going to take a lunch break now and resume that 1 15 p. M. Thank you. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] several like vince to tell you about today. The Atlantic Council focuses on irans relations with afghanistan and other countries in south asia. Thats your and cspan2 at 9 30 a. M. Eastern. Later on cspan president obama will be in new orleans for speech on jobs and the economy and a little after 1 p. M. Eastern. At 3 p. M. The Simpson Center hosts a panel of senior u. S. Officials and other experts on efforts to keep weapons of mass destruction away from terrorist. After becoming first lady, Mamie Eisenhower rand a type ship
World when he said hes not ready to support donald trump for president. He broke that news with jake tapper a couple of days ago but mr. Trump strongest supporters are apparently ready to play hard ball. Former Vice President ial candidate sarah palin says she will work to unseat speaker ryan in wisconsin. Heres what she told jake tapper on state of the union. His political career is over. But for a miracle. Because hes so disrespected the will of the people. And, yeah. As the leader of the gop, the convention, certainly, he is to remain neutral and for him to already come out and say who he will not support was not a wise decision of his. Ryan told a milwaukee paper to step down as chairman of the Republican National convention if trump asked. By the way, we are talking to one of the reporter who is talked to him in mere minutes to see the headlines of that meeting. Trump hasnt made the request. Lets be clear. And today he also distanced himself from palins threat. But donald trump di