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WASHINGTON, DC – The Subcommittee on Environment, chaired by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), announced today a hearing for Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Perfluorinated Chemicals in the Environment: An Update on the Response to Contamination and Challenges Presented.”

Next week, #SubEnvironment will examine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are part of a group of chemicals used for decades in manufacturing, firefighting, and thousands of common household and other consumer products. Many people...

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WASHINGTON, DC – The House Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), announced details today for next week’s hearing with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on the company’s algorithms and content moderation. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building, and it is entitled, “Twitter: Transparency and Accountability.”

“I thank Mr. Dorsey for his willingness to testify and enlighten Congress and the American people about the issues facing Twitter. This hearing is about...

Excerpt: "This rushed determination by EPA represented a lack of commitment to the process set forth in 2012. Thankfully, this Administration resumed a transparent and open process and in March 2017, NHTSA and EPA announced they would reopen the Midterm Evaluation and work together as originally intended. This joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking represents a commitment to a process that enables full consideration of up-to-date scientific data, market trends, technological advancements, and stakeholder input. We applaud NHSTA and EPA for this productive step and thank you for your leadership...