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Henry Waxman: “According to EPA, the Mercury Air Toxics Standards will generate up to $90 billion in health benefits each year, far…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
According to EPA, the Mercury Air Toxics Standards will generate up to $90 billion in health benefits each year, far outweighing the costs of compliance.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Waxman highlights the significant health benefits of EPA's Mercury Air Toxics Standards.

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