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Catherine Cortez Masto: I am very concerned that what the U.S. Geological Survey has done to protect the Great Lakes, developing toxins to kill…

On the recordMarch 20, 2017
I am very concerned that what the U.S. Geological Survey has done to protect the Great Lakes, developing toxins to kill sea lamprey, for instance, without harming other fish.
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Catherine Cortez Masto
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concern over cuts to U.S. Geological Survey affecting Great Lakes protection.

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