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Ed Whitfield: That was sold on the basis that mercury emissions were going to be the primary benefit.

On the recordJune 28, 2012
That was sold on the basis that mercury emissions were going to be the primary benefit.
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Ed Whitfield
Republican · Kentucky

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Whitfield argues that the Utility MACT was misrepresented regarding its benefits.

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