On the recordMay 16, 2012
As I understand the current Act, we do not have the authority to actually do the cleanup.
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congress.govAs I understand the current Act, we do not have the authority to actually do the cleanup.
Senator Begich discusses the limitations of authority regarding cleanup efforts.
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