On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
The EPA plays a vital role in the lives of our citizens, and in maintaining the resource base that sustains our society, and indeed our economy.
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congress.govPaul Tonko: “The EPA plays a vital role in the lives of our citizens, and in maintaining the resource base that sustains our society…”
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Tonko emphasizes the importance of the EPA for public health and the economy.
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