New Executive Order To Waive Environmental Protections For Federal Agencies

Jeff Brady

June 04, 2020 / 1:19 pm

President Trump is signing an executive order that lets federal agencies waive environmental protections. The move aims to expedite infrastructure projects to help the economy recover.

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