Senators May Push DOD Environmental Waivers In Conference Talks

May 18, 2005
The chairmen of the Senate armed services and environment committees suggest that long-sought legislation to exempt the military from provisions in key environmental laws could be added to the defense authorization legislation during conference committee negotiations likely this summer. The suggestion offers a glimpse into the legislative strategy of the senators to push through the controversial exemptions. A push to attach the provisions to the defense bill during conference committee would completely bypass floor consideration in the Senate, and possibly...


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