The rise of climate and the environment as a political issue is forcing House Republicans to prepare a climate plan. However, Pro's Anthony Adragna, Eric Wolff, and Zack Colman report that the plan in the works is neither new nor aggressive enough. Plus, the EPA administrator is expected to announce a rollback on federal protections for millions of bodies of water across the country.
As part of the strategy to take back the House in November, GOP lawmakers are working on what they're calling a conservative environmental plan. However, the early details of the plan are being widely criticized as insufficient. Plus, the EPA announces today a new rule defining what wetlands and streams fall under federal regulations. And, the Interior Department approves construction for the Keystone pipeline.
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