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On the recordJuly 26, 2010
Senator Menendez's bill, S. 3305, that this Committee adopted, will make sure that BP is legally bound to honor its pledge to pay 'all legitimate claims' including those for natural resource damages.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin supports Menendez's bill to hold BP accountable for claims.

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