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On the recordSeptember 26, 2017
In 2017 alone, schools in Oregon, Montana, and even Florida have canceled classes to keep children inside and away from the smoke.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

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Barrasso highlights the impact of wildfire smoke on schools and children's health.

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