James L. Connaughton
Chairman, Council on Environmental Quality

Then: Connaughton lobbied on behalf of power companies and major electricity users; he also represented companies fighting Superfund cleanup rules. He co-authored a 1993 law journal article, "Defending Charges of Environmental Crime -- The Growth Industry of the '90s."

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Now: As the president's senior environmental adviser, Connaughton has helped develop the White House's positions on climate change (ignore), Superfund (shrink), and air-quality rules (relax).

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