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John Shimkus: “The States are by no means junior regulators or the minor leagues of environmental protection.”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2013
The States are by no means junior regulators or the minor leagues of environmental protection.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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States play a crucial role in environmental protection, often exceeding federal standards.

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