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Paul Tonko: Our legislative hearing this morning will examine solutions to reduce environmental and health risks from per- and…

On the recordMay 14, 2019
Our legislative hearing this morning will examine solutions to reduce environmental and health risks from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko discusses the purpose of the hearing on PFAS risks.

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