Paul Tonko actually said...

Congress enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund, some 35 years ago, but communities across the country are still dealing with the legacy of toxic waste.

Context

Discussing the ongoing issues related to the Superfund program and toxic waste cleanup.

09/10/2015

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