Republican lawmakers began their effort Monday to scrap two environmental regulations issued in the waning hours of the Obama administration.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., led the charge with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., in introducing the first of two resolutions to repeal the Stream Protection Rule, which places strict requirements on the coal mining industry in their states.

Recommended Stories

Alan Wilson wins South Carolina governor’s race

First round of November Social Security payments goes out in six days

Washington’s dangerous miscalculation on Iran