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Ed Markey: And as a result of your protection of them, it will reduce the amount of toxic pollution which will go into the streams…

On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
And as a result of your protection of them, it will reduce the amount of toxic pollution which will go into the streams, that otherwise would be in the streams, that could have adverse impacts on human beings, is that correct?
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the importance of reducing toxic pollution in streams.

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