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Paul Tonko: I expect we will hear today that the proposal still needs work and, in my opinion, it falls far short of the meaningful…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2020
I expect we will hear today that the proposal still needs work and, in my opinion, it falls far short of the meaningful protective action necessary to get lead out of our drinking water systems.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko expresses concern over the inadequacy of the EPA's proposed revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule.

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