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Angus King: “We are sick of that smoke. I know the folks on the East Coast are, and we need to do something to try to reduce the risk…”

On the recordJune 7, 2023
We are sick of that smoke. I know the folks on the East Coast are, and we need to do something to try to reduce the risk of these fires.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Angus King emphasizes the need to address wildfire smoke affecting both coasts.

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