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Mitch McConnell: Common sense would seem to suggest that Oklahoma should revisit its phosphorus standards before EPA takes action.

On the recordSeptember 22, 2010
Common sense would seem to suggest that Oklahoma should revisit its phosphorus standards before EPA takes action.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

McConnell suggests Oklahoma should update standards before EPA intervenes on the Illinois River.

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