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Grace Napolitano: VIDA exempts State authorities to protect State waters from harmful invasive species and water pollution discharge…

On the recordSeptember 6, 2016
VIDA exempts State authorities to protect State waters from harmful invasive species and water pollution discharge vessels.
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Grace Napolitano
Democratic · California

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Napolitano criticizes VIDA for undermining state authority on water pollution.

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