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On the recordMay 16, 2013
I think it is our subcommittee's responsibility to oversee the EPA actions.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus emphasizes the need for oversight of EPA actions regarding Superfund.

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