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Lois Capps: Since 1973, this Act, ESA, has been one of the Nation's most important conservation laws.

On the recordApril 18, 2016
Since 1973, this Act, ESA, has been one of the Nation's most important conservation laws.
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Lois Capps

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Capps emphasizes the significance of the Endangered Species Act since its inception.

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