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John Sarbanes: “For too long, Republicans in Congress have been more interested in attacking EPA than supporting the important work the…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2015
For too long, Republicans in Congress have been more interested in attacking EPA than supporting the important work the Agency does to protect human health, and safe drinking water should be a bipartisan issue.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Criticism of Republicans for attacking the EPA instead of supporting health protection efforts.

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