In the 111th Congress, Senator Alexander and I introduced the Appalachia Restoration Act. It was an effort to get a real handle on mountaintop removal, recognizing the devastating impact that mountaintop removal coal operations have on our environment.
Cardin discusses the need for legislation to address mountaintop removal coal operations' environmental impact.
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