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Ed Markey: I know why Superfund is different. I was on the Committee in 1980 and 1981 when we drafted Superfund.

On the recordMay 5, 2022
I know why Superfund is different. I was on the Committee in 1980 and 1981 when we drafted Superfund.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey reflects on his experience with Superfund legislation to highlight NRC accountability issues.

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