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On the recordJuly 26, 2023
The Hudson River is the nation's largest Superfund site. Hazardous waste and legacy chemicals remain unacceptably high, threatening the health and safety of ecosystems, wildlife, and human health throughout the entire Watershed.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko addresses environmental challenges facing the Hudson River and its impact on health.

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