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Ed Markey: “I would contend that the dumping of 1 million gallons of radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay may affect the Stellwagen…”

On the recordMay 5, 2022
I would contend that the dumping of 1 million gallons of radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay may affect the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey expresses concern over radioactive water affecting marine sanctuaries.

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