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Martin Heinrich: I have demanded that the EPA react with urgency to protect our health and safety and to repair the damage inflicted on…

On the recordSeptember 15, 2015
I have demanded that the EPA react with urgency to protect our health and safety and to repair the damage inflicted on this watershed.
Said by
Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Heinrich calls for urgent EPA action following a toxic mine spill.

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