EPA politics alleged by Lavelle witness at House probe
Former EPA official Rita Lavelle allegedly arranged politically motivated actions under the superfund program during the 1982 season and eyed 1984 Senate races. William Hedeman testified he accompanied Lavelle on trips to aid Republican candidates, including a 1984-election-implicated Bridgeport cleanup and actions in Michigan, New Jersey, and Tennessee. He cited contempt proceedings and noted slow EPA action on an asbestos site in Globe, Arizona, with affected residents describing fear and harm.
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Environmental groups challenge Ruckelshaus nomination
Washington AP environmental groups open hearings on William Ruckelshaus as EPA chief nominee. They do not oppose the nomination but scrutinize his past Weyerhaeuser ties and views on Clean Air Act reforms. They urge firm assurances on cleanup timetables, EPA budget restoration, and resisting weakened air and water protections.
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