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The White House paused rules to curb steel plant pollution. Locals weigh in

By Reid Frazier
Published September 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM EDT

In parts of Western Pennsylvania, steel plants are big employers – and big polluters. This summer, the Trump administration paused regulations that would have forced steel mills to curb air pollution.

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