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Lincoln Chafee: I would say to both Senators from Wisconsin that I share their concern about the contaminated sediment problems in the…

On the recordJuly 11, 1996
I would say to both Senators from Wisconsin that I share their concern about the contaminated sediment problems in the Fox River. I agree that there does appear to be an urgent need for cleanup. Further, I would agree that a consensus-based process for remediation should be encouraged, and may lead to a more timely remediation.
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Lincoln Chafee
Rhode Island

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Addressing concerns about contaminated sediment in the Fox River.

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