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Sens. Boxer, Cardin & Nelson Highlight Damaging Impacts of Government Shutdown (October 8, 2013)
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Oct 8, 201331:22Now PlayingU.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chairman of the EPW Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife, and Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) were joined by representatives from several organizations today to highlight how families and communities are being impacted by the shutdown of the federal government. The speakers discussed how critical services, including the cleanup of toxic waste sites, the operation of wildlife refuges, investment in the transportation sector, and the investigation and prevention of chemical explosions and disasters, are being negatively affected by the shutdown.
Speakers joining the senators included:
-Debbie Mans, Executive Director, New York / New Jersey Baykeeper
-Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso, Chairman, U.S. Chemical Safety Board
-Birgit P. Vertesch, Executive Director, "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society; Sanibel Island, FL
-Dr. T. Peter Ruane, President and CEO, American Road and Transportation Builders Association
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