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Jim Costa: This is often viewed as the canary in the coal mine.

On the recordJune 23, 2011
This is often viewed as the canary in the coal mine.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Referring to the Chesapeake Bay as a critical area for agriculture and regulation.

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