U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D., Ohio) voted for a job-killing federal
environmental regulation that will cause coal-fired power plants to
shut down in the state of Ohio, despite previously acknowledging the
negative economic consequences the regulation would have on his home
state.
Brown voted June 20 against legislation that would repeal the Utility MACT rule, an Environmental Protection Agency regulation stemming from the federal Clean Air Act that will lead to shutdowns of coal-fired power plants across the country. The rule was upheld 53-46.
However, Brown had previously acknowledged the job-killing effects of the rule. He called new EPA regulations “burdensome” in February 2011, and said they could harm economic growth.
“Without careful consideration, the unintended consequences of imprudent regulation could ultimately undermine our shared objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and spurring economic growth,” Brown stated in a February 2011 letter to the president.
Brown campaign spokesman Justin Barasky denied that Brown’s decision was influenced by outside environmental groups, but would not deny that Brown discussed the MACT rule with environmental groups prior to his vote.
“(Sen. Brown) certainly talks to environmental groups. I’m not going to deny that,” Barasky said.
The League of Conservation Voters purchased a six-figure ad buy for Brown in Ohio in March, shortly after Brown voted in favor of continuing to extend tax credits to renewable energy companies.
Read more: http://freebeacon.com/sherrod-browns-coal-assault/
Brown voted June 20 against legislation that would repeal the Utility MACT rule, an Environmental Protection Agency regulation stemming from the federal Clean Air Act that will lead to shutdowns of coal-fired power plants across the country. The rule was upheld 53-46.
However, Brown had previously acknowledged the job-killing effects of the rule. He called new EPA regulations “burdensome” in February 2011, and said they could harm economic growth.
“Without careful consideration, the unintended consequences of imprudent regulation could ultimately undermine our shared objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and spurring economic growth,” Brown stated in a February 2011 letter to the president.
Brown campaign spokesman Justin Barasky denied that Brown’s decision was influenced by outside environmental groups, but would not deny that Brown discussed the MACT rule with environmental groups prior to his vote.
“(Sen. Brown) certainly talks to environmental groups. I’m not going to deny that,” Barasky said.
The League of Conservation Voters purchased a six-figure ad buy for Brown in Ohio in March, shortly after Brown voted in favor of continuing to extend tax credits to renewable energy companies.
Read more: http://freebeacon.com/sherrod-browns-coal-assault/
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