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Frank Lautenberg: “We continually hear from the Administration that they are making progress and that a final resolution of the Wayne…”

On the recordMarch 26, 1998
We continually hear from the Administration that they are making progress and that a final resolution of the Wayne settlement is imminent. Today, I rise to reiterate my strong opposition to a final settlement that would permit W. R. Grace to escape appropriate responsibility for its share of the pollution. This amendment reminds the Attorney General that we not only want to see progress, but that we demand a settlement that adequately reimburses the taxpayers.
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Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

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Opposing a settlement regarding pollution responsibility during Senate floor debate.

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