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They should have scored again when Freddie Steward broke through and fed Dan Kelly, but with the line at his mercy, the centre inexplicably fumbled forward and the chance was lost.

“Americans deserve a government that is committed to protecting the right of all people to breathe clean air, to drink safe water and to live in healthy communities, and this administration is turning its back on that fundamental freedom,” said Cathleen Kelly, a senior fellow with the CAP and one of the report’s authors.

Kelly, of the CAP, said the combination of repealing environmental protections and canceling funding for new programs amounts to a “one-two punch” for the nation’s health and safety — putting lives at risk while also increasing energy and healthcare costs.

"It's great that they've increased the minimum wage because people should be paid more, and food costs more," said Mr Kelly.

But Mr Kelly said he expected the couple would likely have another crack at running a business in the future.