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Paul Tonko: I believe many of us are concerned that EPA is not acting urgently or comprehensively enough to address serious risks to…

On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
I believe many of us are concerned that EPA is not acting urgently or comprehensively enough to address serious risks to Americans' drinking water.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko criticizes the EPA's slow response to drinking water safety issues.

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