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U.S. Supreme Court ruling could hamper toxic waste cleanups around Arizona

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//October 5, 2015//

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U.S. Supreme Court ruling could hamper toxic waste cleanups around Arizona

U.S. Supreme Court ruling could hamper toxic waste cleanups around Arizona

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//October 5, 2015//

A ruling Monday from the U.S. Supreme Court could make it harder for state environmental officials to reach settlements with some polluters to clean up hazardous waste sites. Without comment...

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