Authors

George Hager

Publication Title

Congressional Quarterly

Digital File Reference

2B77F1515

Extent

1 page

Inventory Location

Series 2, Box 77, Folder 1515

Description

This article, published in Congressional Quarterly (CQ) on June 24, 1989, reports on the contentious debate between industry representatives and lawmakers over proposed federal air0toxics legislation. The legislation in question, spearheaded by Congressman Mickey Leland (D-TX), aimed to establish strict controls on toxic air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. The article highlights a House subcommittee hearing in which industry officials- while agreeing existing regulations are problematic- opposed Leland’s proposed methods for reform, arguing they were too extreme.

The articles also covers contrasting views on the health risks of air toxics, technological feasibility, and the costs of implementation.

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