Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed
Pollution increased when the EPA stopped watching and returned to normal once inspections resumed.
Pollution increased when the EPA stopped watching and returned to normal once inspections resumed.
The Trump administration had argued its attorneys were furloughed during the government shutdown.
You can’t buy federal flood insurance, renew a policy or increase coverage when the National Flood Insurance Program is closed.
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