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On the recordJune 7, 2010
This tragedy, which resulted in the loss of 11 lives and now the biggest environmental disaster in United States history, highlights the need for improved regulation and updated laws.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold emphasizes the need for better regulation after a major environmental disaster.

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