Edward Markey actually said...

The Spruce No. 1 permit is one of the first examples of steps that the EPA has taken to STOP irresponsible mining practices which were ignored during the Bush Administration.

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Markey highlights EPA's efforts to regulate mining practices neglected by the previous administration.

05/31/2012

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