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Yvette Clarke: both of us in this hearing room right now are much safer from chemical terrorism or accidental chemical release due to…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2011
both of us in this hearing room right now are much safer from chemical terrorism or accidental chemical release due to the actions of DC Water in removing gaseous chlorine from the Blue Plains facility.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Clarke emphasizes the safety improvements made by DC Water regarding chemical hazards.

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