EPA shifts on pollution rules aims to ease political risk
EPA slows its drive to soften pollution control laws amid political pressure from the White House. The agency also mounts an image-improvement campaign, reflecting concern that environmental issues could hurt Republicans in upcoming campaigns.
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EPA redesigns image amid battles with environmental groups
Alan Hill, chairman of the president's Council on Environmental Quality, notes the environment is used as a political tool against Republicans. EPA faces criticism as environmental groups challenge Gor and the agency shifts strategy under a $220 daily PR consultant. top officials publicize grants for cleanup to shape a caring image while wavering on Clean Air Act changes and hazardous waste rules.
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Alan Hill
Council On Environmental Quality
EPA
Anne M. Gor
Gorsuch
New Jersey
Rita Lavelle
Cleveland
Donald Ferguson
Denver
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Tenement manager gets 3 life terms for fatal fire
Rafael Davila, a tenement manager in Holyoke, was sentenced in Hampden Superior Court to three consecutive life terms after a jury convicted him of arson and seven counts of second degree murder for paying two teenagers to set a fire that killed seven people. The judge ordered 45 years before parole eligibility.
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Springfield
Mass
Hampden Superior Court
Raymond Cross
Rafael Davila
Davila
William Teahan
Arthur Serota
South Holyoke
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