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On the recordJuly 8, 2009
trading makes a lot of sense with respect to nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide, but not with the neurotoxin mercury.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Carper emphasizes the need for careful trading regulations regarding pollutants.

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