WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The House Energy & Commerce Committee issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee onEnvironment, delivered the followingopeningstatement at today's hearing titledFrom Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water.
Subcommittee Chairman Palmer's opening statement as prepared for delivery:
"Good morning and welcome to Ranking Members Pallone and Tonko, my colleagues, and to our witnesses for this hearing of the Subcommittee on the Environment.
"Today's hearing provides a timely and important opportunity to examine the safety, reliability and affordability of our nation's drinkin...