Before The Court
The Justices Weigh in During Oral Arguments
At 11:15 a.m. on November 7, 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 99-1426, American Trucking Associations, et al. v. Carol M. Browner, et al. At 12:15 p.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Edward W. Warren, attorney for the Petitioners, and Seth P. Waxman, Solicitor General of the United States. Questions are presented from the nine Supreme Court justices. Argument on Behalf of American Trucking Associations, et al. MR. WARREN: What does it mean to protect the public health? Now, public health is not defined…
