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Biden wants to reinforce the EPA staff with 2,400 new agents End-shutdown
President Biden’s $6.8 trillion budget seeks to add 2,400 new employees to the Environmental Protection Agency, an increase of more than 16% over its current staffing levels. Mr. Biden wants to increase EPA funding by $1.9 billion over the amount approved by Congress last year. Overall, the EPA budget would be $12 billion. “EPA is […]
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EPA tells Norfolk Southern to stop shipping waste from eastern Palestine: NPR End-shutdown
Workers remove contaminated soil near train tracks on February 14, 2023 in East Palestine, Ohio. Angelo Merendino/Getty Images hide title toggle title Angelo Merendino/Getty Images Workers remove contaminated soil near train tracks on February 14, 2023 in East Palestine, Ohio. Angelo Merendino/Getty Images The Environmental Protection Agency ordered hazardous waste shipments from East Palestine, Ohio, […]