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Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine: A Win for Republicans and Big Business
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron Doctrine, a 40-year-old precedent that allowed federal agencies to interpret laws with ambiguous language. This ruling has been met with praise from Republicans and the business community, who argue that it curtails the authority of federal agency regulators and rectifies an unfair empowerment of unelected government officials.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell emphasized that the Constitution entrusts lawmaking solely to Congress, stating, "The Supreme Court's decision today makes it clear that our system of government leaves no room for an unelected bureaucracy to co-opt this authority for itself." McConnell asserted that the era of federal agencies assuming legislative responsibilities is rightfully over.
Suzanne Clark, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the significance of the Supreme Court's ruling, stating, "This decision is an important course correction that will help create a more predictable and stable regulatory environment." She criticized the previous Chevron rule for enabling administrations to manipulate regulations based on political agendas, leading to inconsistency and uncertainty for businesses.
Jeff Holmstead, a Bracewell firm attorney and former Environmental Protection Agency Air Office administrator, predicted that the ruling would alter agencies' regulatory practices. He noted that agencies previously crafted regulations to fit their agendas and hoped for court approval, but now they must align with congressional intent from the outset.
Senator Tom Cotton praised the decision as a significant win for the American people, Constitutional governance, and the rule of law. He criticized the administrative state in Washington, emphasizing that bureaucrats should not wield decision-making power that affects the public.
On the other hand, Democrats criticized the ruling, accusing the Supreme Court's majority of consolidating its authority. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Court for siding with special interests and corporations over the middle class.
Original Article: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/28/chevron-doctrine-supreme-court-republicans-business.html
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