i want to ask mary nichols this question. when you listen to mr. easterly respond to my chairman and they said actually these rules could mean that we would be increasing carbon worldwide because some companies will leave the states because they will be so upset at these rules. have we found companies running away from california? last i checked silicon valley was booming everybody was -- we have increases in manufacturing. am i wrong on the point? >> you're not wrong senator boxer. we have experienced growth across the board but particularly in the clean energy sector in california because of our policies. we are the leading state in terms of investment and clean technology. and also in renewable energy in the country right now, solar energy in particular is booming, obviously we have some natural advantages in california in terms of renewables. and i think it is important to say that there needs to be transition time for all industries and all states. when we implemented our cap on carbon emissions with a trading program there were many who were

i am mary nichols, chair of the california resources board. and i'm honored to be here to support e.p.a.'s proposed clean power plan which we believe will unlock state innovation across the country to protect our people and grow our economies. the framework proposed by e.p.a. is a workable, practical plan that will cut carbon pollution along with other forms of pollution with a focus on increasing energy efficiency and the use of cleaner domestic energy sources. it provides an opportunity for a better future. this is the future that we are already working to create in california. our success story has been one of bipartisanship. the 2006 california warming -- global warming solutions act was signed by our republican former governor civil wars snagor who appointed me to this position and our democratic governor jerry brown who has reappointed me and has placed climate change at the core of his agenda champ ynging our enormously successful carbon market ramping up green energy programs and working nationally and internationally to spread solutio

a proud that mary nichols is here, here, legend in our state and has worked on the environment for her whole adult life. she now's executive director of the california air resources board who will describe what is happening. my home state of california has been a leader. we are prospering. people can put there head in the sand, but facts are stubborn things. according to according to a knew peer review, research at the national academy of sciences california's record temperatures are driving the states extreme drought and scientists predict it will be worse. just two weeks ago scientists that nafta and cornell and columbia found if we fail to act immigrant -- act aggressively we have an 80 percent chance of a mega- drought in the entire west. in the face of this peer-reviewed science states should be working together to find solutions to prevent climate change. we know the american people want action. action. this is not a gas. this is a poor. 83 percent of americans including 61 percent of republicans if nothing is done for emissions global warming we will be a problem again, you can

i want to ask mary nichols is question where they said actually these rules could mean that we would be increasing carbon worldwide because some companies will leave the states. and we found companies running away from california? last i checked silicon valley was booming, everyone coming increases in manufacturing. i wrong? >> not wrong. we are experienced growth across the board. we are the leading state in terms of investment in technology and renewable energy. right now solar energy in particular is booming. we have some natural advantages whatever. only implemented are uncovered missions with the training program there were many who were concerned about the rising cost to much's -- electricity to a a manufacturing sector. it is a critical concern for everybody along with reliability. no state or government can afford to take risks with the lights going out there state. that is job number one, in a manner how much we care about the environment or greenhouse gases. we know that our job is also to make sure that the lights stay on. i think it is important to recognize that this pro

mary nichols is the chairman of the california air resource board. you are recognize. ms. nichols: thank you chairman, ranking member members of the committee. i am mary nichols, and i am honored to be here to support epa's proposed clean power plan, which we believe will unlock state innovation across the country to protect our people and grow our economies. the framework proposed by epa is a workable, practical plan that will cut carbon solutions along with -- pollutions along with other forms of pollution, as long as increasing efficiency. it provides an opportunity for a better future. this is a future that we are already working to create in california. our success story has been one of bipartisanship. the 2006 california warming -- global warming solutions act was signed by our republican former governor, shorts and dagger -- arnold schwarzenegger who appointed me to this position and by jerry brown, who has reappointed me and has placed climate change at the core of his agenda, championing our enormously successful carbon market wrapping up green energy programs, an

record a very important chart that shows californiaians are paying 20% less and i'm so grateful to mary nichols for playing a role in this. >> without objection, so ordered. in hi 30 seconds two documents went from the census bureau that says the highest cost of liing across the state and secondly, from the my it increased by 274%. without objection. so ordered. we're adjourned. >> you're lucky to get us. >>> ben cardin discussing issues facing congress iran's nuclear program and the use of military force against isis. he also talks about maryland politics and battle to replace her. news makers airs sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. taking a look at the u.s. senator floor debate on loretta lynches nomination to replace eric holder. she would become the first female african-american attorney general. her nomination was approved on february 26th. on a 12 to 8 vote with three republicans joining nine democrats and voting to confirm. watch live on c-span2. >> the promotion of a drug starts 7 to ten years before a drug comes on the market. while it's illegal for company to market

the national average, as we reduce carbon pollution in such great way, and i'm so grateful to mary nichols for playing a role in this. >> without objection so ordered. and my 30 seconds two documents, one from the census bureau that says california has the highest u.s. poverty rate when comparing income and cost of living across the state. and secondly, from the manhattan institute, that migration from california to oklahoma increased by 274% in the 2000s. and without objection so ordered. >> you're lucky. >> we are adjourned. >> you're lucky to get us. >>> the house returns today at noon eastern with legislative work starting at 2:00. including a measure to fund trauma care centers. later this week they're expected to take up a senate-passed resolution disapproving of regulations on union election rules. the white house has issued a veto threat on the measure. live house coverage is here on c-span. and the senate's back at 3:00 p.m. eastern to consider executive nominations for the transportation and commerce departments. then returning to debate on a human trafficking bill. a procedural