Read Trump’s order revoking the 2009 Chesapeake Bay cleanup directive

President Trump revoked an executive order from the Obama administration that had required states and municipalities to work on restoring the Chesapeake Bay for the past 17 years. Trump's action came through a new executive order, which the White House justified by saying the previous order allowed for unnecessary taxes. The revocation removes the framework that had been mandating Bay cleanup efforts.

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Read Trump’s order revoking the 2009 Chesapeake Bay cleanup directive

Richmond Times-DispatchCenter· 11d ago

Trump revokes order on cleanup

WAVY NorfolkCenter· 11d ago

Trump revokes 2009 executive order geared towards protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay

FOX 5 DCCenter· 11d ago

White House rolls back Chesapeake Bay restoration order

Spotlight PACenter· 12d ago

Trump repeals Obama policy guiding Chesapeake Bay cleanup and restoration

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TribliveLean Right· 11d ago

Trump revokes Obama-era order that served as framework for Chesapeake Bay restoration