Critics Say EPA's FY18 Cuts Undermine Trump Efforts To Boost Economy

The Trump administration's proposed budget for EPA is sparking push back from environmentalists and state officials who say the steep proposed cuts would actually impose significant costs on industries, communities and the broader economy, in contrast to administration promises that scaling back EPA rules would boost prosperity. “If state and local governments are unable to plan accordingly and issue permits expeditiously as a result of cuts in funding, industry will face adverse economic impacts and will be talking not to...