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On the recordJune 18, 2012
I applaud the EPA's efforts to tackle this issue. But, as you can see, there is a fair amount of resistance to it from some quarters here in Congress.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Sarbanes acknowledges EPA's climate efforts but notes congressional resistance.

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