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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

Editor's note · Context

States play a crucial role in environmental protection, not just as regulators under federal law.

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