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Mitch McConnell wants to block EPA coal regulations

By Ashe Schow
Published January 16, 2014 5:00am ET
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Mitch McConnell wants to block EPA coal regulations
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., invoked a rarely-used legislative tool on Thursday to block the Environmental Protection Agency's rules for newly built coal plants. (AP/Susan Walsh) | Susan Walsh

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., invoked a rarely-used legislative tool on Thursday to block the Environmental Protection Agency’s rules for newly built coal plants.

McConnell, who is facing a primary opponent in his bid for re-election, filed a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act in order to stop the EPA’s new coal regulations.

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