Category: Richard Trumka Jr.

Cruz, Comer Probe Whether Biden Admin Coordinated With Environmentalists on Gas Stove Ban Campaign

May 2, 2023
CPSCGas stove banPolicies & ImpactsPoliticsRep. James Comer (R-Ky.)RepublicansRichard Trumka Jr.sen ted cruzUS
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Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) have accused a coalition of environmentalist groups of working with the Biden administration on a “hidden pressure campaign” to ban gas stoves. A group of lawmakers, including Republicans and Democrats, have sought to block any potential bans on gas stoves after Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)…

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Official Appointed by Biden Wanted to Ban Gas Stoves: Memo

March 15, 2023
Executive Branchgas stovePoliticsRichard Trumka Jr.USUS News
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A federal official appointed by U.S. President Joe Biden wanted to ban gas stoves, according to a leaked memorandum. “There is sufficient information available for CPSC to issue an NPR in FY 2023 proposing to ban gas stoves in homes,” Richard Trumka Jr., a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission commissioner, wrote in the Oct. 25,…

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Federal Agency Advances Gas Stove Proposal From Commissioner Who Floated Ban

March 3, 2023
Business & Marketseconomic policieseconomyenergygas stovesPolicies & ImpactsPoliticsRichard Trumka Jr.USUS News
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A U.S. agency has advanced a request for information on gas stove hazards after it was filed by a commissioner who has floated banning the stoves. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 1 it is seeking information from the public “on chronic chemical hazards from gas ranges.” The commission released a draft public…

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