Senator Maggie Hassan Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Rolling Back the Clean Power Plan

Senator Maggie Hassan Statement on President Trump's Executive Order Rolling Back the Clean Power Plan

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on President Trump's Executive Order rolling back the Clean Power Plan:

"From our White Mountains to our beautiful Seacoast, New Hampshire's beautiful natural resources define us as a state and I am extremely concerned by President Trump's efforts to roll back the Clean Power Plan's common-sense environmental protections. Granite Staters know that protecting our environment while building a stronger, more affordable energy future is critical for our families and our businesses. New Hampshire has been a leader in efforts to cut carbon emissions, conserve our natural resources, and combat climate change and we need to see similar efforts at the federal level. That's why I have been a strong supporter of the Clean Power Plan, and I will continue fighting for a cleaner environment and stronger renewable energy future that reduces our dependence on fossil fuels and helps our citizens, businesses, and economy thrive."

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