The Nation - News from Oct. 11, 1985
A House committee approved a five-year, $10.1-billion plan to expand the Superfund toxic waste cleanup program, endorsing stronger environmental standards than alternate proposals have prescribed. The House Public Works and Transportation Committee passed the measure on an unrecorded voice vote after an hour’s discussion. The Superfund legislation faces further review by other committees before it reaches the full House later this month. The Senate already has approved a $7.5-billion Superfund plan.
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