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Yvette Clarke: “But we agree with you that a large gap still exists in chemical security due to the exemption of drinking water…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2011
But we agree with you that a large gap still exists in chemical security due to the exemption of drinking water, wastewater, and port facilities and that this gap must be closed.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Clarke emphasizes the need to address gaps in chemical security regulations.

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