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Cori Bush: “The intent of Congress when they passed the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act was to protect American citizens, to…”

On the recordJune 20, 2023
The intent of Congress when they passed the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act was to protect American citizens, to protect our air, to protect our water.
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Cori Bush
Democratic · Missouri

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Bush emphasizes the original intent of the Clean Air and Water Acts for public protection.

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