What Is The EPA, And Why Is It In The Hot Seat?

WASHINGTON (AP) – The former head of President Donald Trump’s transition team at the Environmental Protection Agency says he expects the new administration to seek significant budget and staff cuts for the department. Here’s a look at the EPA.
WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY DO
Established during the Nixon administration in 1970, the EPA carries out laws enacted by Congress to protect the environment, such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. The EPA writes and enforces rul