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Ed Markey: That is why a strong Clean Water Act is still important today.

On the recordMay 18, 2015
That is why a strong Clean Water Act is still important today.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey argues for the relevance of the Clean Water Act in addressing current water issues.

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