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Paul Tonko: The Safe Drinking Water Act is one of our Nation's most important environmental laws.

On the recordJuly 27, 2020
The Safe Drinking Water Act is one of our Nation's most important environmental laws.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko emphasizes the significance of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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