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Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Resolution to Reject Mercury Rule: Rejected

The Senate voted 47-51 to reject the CRA resolution of disapproval of the mercury rule.

Look for a mercury hot spot in a poor community near you.

Posted by Robert Shull

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