Udall Bill Would Offer Compensation To Those Affected By Mine Spill

· Sep. 22, 2015, 1:15 pm

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is expected to announce legislation today aimed at compensating communities affected by the torrent of toxic wastewater from a Colorado mine that fouled two Southwestern rivers. The New Mexico Democrat's office says the legislation would require water quality monitoring of the Animas and San Juan rivers.

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Udall Bill Would Offer Compensation To Those Affected By Mine Spill

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