Industry leaders responded with scores of suggestions that paint the clearest picture yet of the dramatic series of steps that Trump officials are likely to take in overhauling federal policies, especially those designed to advance environmental protection and safeguard worker rights. The Environmental Protection Agency has emerged as the primary target in these comments, accounting for nearly half, with the Labor Department in second place as the subject of more than a fifth, according to a Commerce Department analysis. Three senior administration officials in different departments said the White House is inclined to accept many of these suggestions. On March 27, NAM hosted a meeting at its offices in which representatives from about 100 companies discussed their recommendations with senior Commerce staff. NFIB has suggested a raft of changes, including one that would designate the Commerce Department — instead of the State Department — as the agency in charge of approving pipelines and other projects that cross borders.

Source: Washington Post April 16, 2017 19:07 UTC