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Barack Obama: S.J. Res. 27 would cause substantial harm to public health and undermine our Nation's longstanding commitment to clean…

On the recordNovember 7, 2011
S.J. Res. 27 would cause substantial harm to public health and undermine our Nation's longstanding commitment to clean up pollution from power plants.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement of Administration Policy: S.J. Res. 27 - Disapproving EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule

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