On the recordFebruary 20, 2008
We shouldn't leave this up to the bankruptcy courts. We should have a good, strong federal law that says these are your responsibilities.
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Senator Maria Cantwell advocates for stronger federal laws to ensure companies are held accountable for environmental cleanups.
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