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On the recordSeptember 25, 2018
Waiting for the perfect situation where CERCLA would apply under its current parameters may not get people the help that they are looking for right now.
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Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Hassan argues for immediate action on water contamination rather than waiting for legal processes.

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