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In a letter opposing the EPA's attempt to garnish the paychecks of polluters, Sen. David Vitter, Louisiana Republican, said while he understands the EPA's desire to efficiently collect debt, he was concerned it would give them too much power over citizens. (Associated Press)

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Illustration on EPA's plan to collect fines through garnishment without judicial review by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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Joseph Patterson leaves the Lincoln County Courthouse after a hearing in Canton, S.D., on Oct. 11, 2013. Patterson, who is charged with killing the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, says the child choked on strawberry fruit snacks while he was in the bathroom. Patterson, 28, faces second-degree murder, manslaughter and aggravated assault charges in the death of two-year-old Tyrese Ruffin. Patterson gave his version of events through his lawyer as he appeared in court Thursday, July 10, 2014, for a motion hearing. (Associated Press) **FILE**

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Philadelphia 76ers' Daniel Orton in action during an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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A young woman braves rain showers to sit along the U.S. Capitol Reflecting Pool, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court gather for a group portrait at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. : Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. Inset: Associate Justice Samuel Alito Jr., Associate Justice Clarence Thomas (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)