Small firms. Perhaps most importantly i want to know how it determines not meet the full requirements of the act. Theres no doubt Small Businesses want to problem tent our environment and should in many regards be an ally of the epa. Not only are they leading the way when it comes to Environment Technologies but they can also help the epa craft regulations that promote clean air and water without overburdening the industry. It is my hope that todays hearing will help bridge the gap between the epa and the Small Business community. Resulting in a cleaner environment and a stronger economy. With that i thank the current administrator perciasepe for his participation today and i yield back the balance of my time. Thank you. Thank you. In 2009 the honorable Bob Perciasepe was appointed by president obama and confirmed by the senate to serve as the Environmental Protection agencys deputy administrator. For four decades he worked on Environmental Issues within and outside of the government.
But, normally, we dont do three pams. So you may only have to face my weathering crossexamination this afternoon. But, again, welcome to all of these these are all quite important positions. So, to begin with introductions, michelle se surks son has served as ambassador since 2012. She served as chief admission in baghdad, iraq and u. S. Ambassador to the uae. She holds the rank of career minister and Foreign Service. Her early assignments include Services Principle Deputy Assistant secretary of state for south Asian Affairs and positions in pakistan, india, cameroon, banine, togo and haiti in the 32 years since 194 the. Shes the mother of two grown daughters. They have served a huge service of their professional career. Proudly rep sent the United States as they do their business and raise their families abroad or are ambassadors in a different way. A head of Business Development for investment management, he also serves as a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial council. His
Luce booth and her final years sunday night at 8 00 eastern and pacific on cspans q and a. The House Small Business Committee heard testimony earlier today from epa deputy administrator Bob Perciasepe on new epa rules and the possible consequences for american Small Businesses. This is an hour and a half. Good afternoon, everyone. Well bring the hearing to order. Iptd to thank everyone for being here. The mission of the epa is from text human health and the environment. Lately the epa has ventured well beyond its mission. In recent rulemakings its recent rule makes are an unprecedented power grab thats infringing on the rights of individuals and Small Business owners. The results on our economy is potentially deva staegt. The epa needs to reevaluate their decision. These rules have direct consequences for Small Business and the American Public deserves to have a complete picture of the costs and benefits of all of these rules. Unfortunately the epa seems focused on telling one side of
That it intends to continue finetuning those regulations and working with the people affected by them until you become finally effective. And i should emphasize just after the administration took this action, president george w. Bush secretary concord the Obama Administration to delay the mandate was wise. That was based on his experience in phasing in the Medicare Part d. Prescription drug benefit. I have to say hyperventilating about an extraordinary and unprecedented constitutional these delays are is just that. Its contrary to the obvious historical fact. Nor is the delay of the employer mandate on the front of the constitution. The framers could have prescribed to m believe that the president execute so why do they have faithfully and take care and i would have to disagree with professor rosenkranz and turley about their explanation of this in the original meaning of the clause. They were taking pains to clarify the president s duty is to implement the law in good faith and to exe
We are asking our viewers this morning for their opinion of eric holder. How would you rate his Job Performance question might give us a call. Republicans at 202 5853881. Democrats, 202 5853880. Independents, 202 5853882. If you are outside the u. S. , 202 5855883. You can also catch up with us on all your favorite social media pages. On twitter, facebook, or email us. Very good wednesday morning to you. Talking about eric holder and asking for your opinion. His Job Performance. Several issues he has been involved in this year are highlighted in the headline tracker from usa today. Scrolling through a few of those. Once 50 million to train agents against active shooters. Most drug sentences reduced by 11 months. Justice department looks into highfrequency trading. Holder renews calls for civilian terror trials. The list of stories with eric holder in the headlines goes on headlinetodays tracker. In the Washington Post, holder 15 million from congress for active Shooter Police training.