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Paul Tonko: Congress enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund…

On the recordJuly 12, 2016
Congress enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund more than 35 years ago but communities across our country are still dealing with the legacy of toxic waste.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko emphasizes the ongoing impact of toxic waste from Superfund sites.

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