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Paul Tonko: When risks are not adequately addressed at the Federal level, State protections are essential.

On the recordJuly 10, 2014
When risks are not adequately addressed at the Federal level, State protections are essential.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of state protections in environmental issues.

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