House Proceeding on Mar 12th, 2009 :: 1:18:50 to 1:20:15
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1:18:47 to 1:19:08( Edit History Discussion )

Bart Stupak: have to deal with water contaminated with e. coli, chloroform, and other bacteria. the problem is that nor federal or state regulators have a clear understanding how much the pollution is american in origin, how much is canadian resulting in a great deal of finger pointing over responsibility for cleanup. my provision within the manager's amendment would

1:18:50 to 1:20:15( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Bart Stupak

1:19:09 to 1:19:30( Edit History Discussion )

Bart Stupak: require the e.p.a. to conduct a study and consult with the department of state and canadian government on all pollution discharges from wastewater treatment facilities into the flakes. when the study is complete the ep except to provide recommendations on how to improve information sharing and coordination between the two countries to protect the water quality of the great lak. it's my hope that with the

1:19:31 to 1:19:51( Edit History Discussion )

Bart Stupak: conclusion of the study, our two countries n coordinate to meet our mutual goal protecting great lakes water quality. thank you, mr. chairman, for addressing my concerns. this legislation will play an important role in helping communities upgrade and repair their aging water infrastructure which will ensure the health of thereat lakes, a correspond of drinking water for 45 million people. i urge my colleagues to support this vital legislation.

1:19:52 to 1:20:14( Edit History Discussion )

Bart Stupak: i yield back the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from arkansas. mr. boozman: i will continue to reserve my the chair: the gentleman reserves his time. the gentleman from minnesota. mr. oberstar: mr. chairman, i'd like to inquire of the gentleman from arkansas if he has any speakers here. our side had a number, but they are not here, either.

1:20:15 to 1:20:15( Edit History Discussion )

Bart Stupak: in fact mr. ehlers has just