Bipartisan efforts passed landmark water protection legislation impacting the Great Lakes region.
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Updated Aug 7
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Bipartisan efforts passed landmark water protection legislation impacting the Great Lakes region.
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Landmark water protection legislation passed by the House of Representatives.1 source
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