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Nick Mailloux, PhD
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Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Researching the air quality and health effects of the energy transition.
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Such deft political maneuvering here by Sen. Slotkin, who opposed the process Republicans used to revoke California's vehicle emissions waivers and then ... joined Republicans in revoking California's vehicle emissions waivers. www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...
At the same time, Slotkin spoke out against the procedural aspects of the vote. Republicans argued that the Congressional Review Act gives Congress the ability to overturn rules passed by federal agencies, but Democrats argue that bypassing the filibuster sets a dangerous precedent, with some even questioning the legality of the move. "Unfortunately, the way Senate Republicans brought this vote to the floor will have longstanding implications for how we change and make laws in the U.S. Senate. That is why I voted at least 11 times against the Republican attempts to change the Senate rules and bring this provision to the floor," Slotkin said. "House Republicans last night gutted those incentives for EV advancement. And let's make no bones about it, if this becomes law, China is poised to dominate that global marketplace for the foreseeable future at our expense."
May 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Senator John Barrasso holding a lump of coal on the floor of the US Senate Former Senator Jim Inhofe holding a snowball on the floor of the US Senate
April 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Large crowd gathered in the rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capitol #StandUpForScience
March 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM