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Martin Heinrich: Unfortunately, until we find a mechanism for cleaning this stuff up and actually get serious about issues like 1872…

On the recordSeptember 15, 2015
Unfortunately, until we find a mechanism for cleaning this stuff up and actually get serious about issues like 1872 Mining Act reform, I can pretty much guarantee that someday this is going to happen again because it has happened in the past.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Heinrich emphasizes the need for reform to prevent future environmental disasters.

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