On the recordMay 16, 2013
Our goal is to modernize some of these environmental laws that we oversee and make sure the states are playing a significant role in implementing them.
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congress.govOur goal is to modernize some of these environmental laws that we oversee and make sure the states are playing a significant role in implementing them.
John Shimkus emphasizes the importance of state involvement in environmental law implementation.
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