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Jeff Merkley: “Restoring the Great Lakes' vital natural resources creates very high leveraged value gained for environmental, public…”

On the recordSeptember 26, 2022
Restoring the Great Lakes' vital natural resources creates very high leveraged value gained for environmental, public health and recreation benefits, and for overall economic growth.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley highlights the economic and environmental benefits of restoring the Great Lakes.

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