Biden admin drops nearly $1 billion on green bus program inspector general warned was unfeasible
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The Environmental Protection Agency is doubling down on its clean school bus program with a $1 billion investment despite an inspector general report casting doubt on its viability.
Thomas Catenacci is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
"As part of our work to tackle the climate crisis, the historic funding we are announcing today is an investment in our children, their health, and their education," Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement. "It also strengthens our economy by investing in American manufacturing and America’s workforce."
"Today we’re once again accelerating the transition to electric and low-emission school buses in America, helping to secure a healthier future where all our children can breathe cleaner air," added EPA Administrator Michael Regan. "Thanks to President Biden’s historic investments in America, thousands more school buses will hit the road in school districts across the country, saving school districts money and improving air quality at the same time."
The country began to see the effects of President Trump’s policies in his second week in office, with the White House implementing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China; border crossings plummeting; DEI programs shuttering; the federal workforce being faced with the decision to return to the office or to resign; and more.