Putnam Testifies On Newest Federal Overreach

spacecoastdaily ^ | February 4, 2015

[BenLurkin]

"The EPA has once again made an attempt to expand federal jurisdiction on Florida’s waterways with its proposed changes to the rules guiding the implementation of the Clean Water Act.

“The EPA claims that the purpose of this rule is to clarify which bodies of water are and are not subject to the Clean Water Act. The EPA claims that the proposed regulations will not significantly change what currently is considered Waters of the U.S. And the EPA claims the proposed regulations will not substantially effect communities like agriculture.

“I believe this is another attempt by the EPA to regulate areas outside their authority, and in contradiction to guidance given by the courts.

“Contrary to what the EPA claims, the proposed rule will in fact lack clarity, significantly expand federal jurisdiction, impose burdensome requirements on agriculture, and impede efforts to protect and restore the environment."

[Jacquerie]

To stop and reverse the tyranny, to restore the 10th Amendment, the 17th Amendment must be repealed. Elections alone have not, and cannot return us to a freerepublic.