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Paul Tonko: We cannot wait for EPA to act. Congress needs to be actively involved to ensure the protection of Americans' health.

On the recordMay 14, 2019
We cannot wait for EPA to act. Congress needs to be actively involved to ensure the protection of Americans' health.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the urgency for Congress to address PFAS contamination.

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