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Lisa Blunt Rochester: “When looking at this Lead and Copper Rule proposal, it goes against the very essence of what the EPA is supposed to do.”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2020
When looking at this Lead and Copper Rule proposal, it goes against the very essence of what the EPA is supposed to do.
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic · Delaware

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Blunt Rochester argues the proposal contradicts EPA's mission to protect health and environment.

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