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On the recordMay 17, 2010
The Exxon Valdez oil spill taught us a great deal, and while this spill is very different, the warnings of Exxon Valdez can be very instructive.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Highlighting lessons learned from the Exxon Valdez spill for current oil spill management.

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