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Tammy Baldwin: “The Supreme Court did recognize the state's ability to act…”

Featuring: Tammy Baldwin, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Senator Tammy Baldwin speaks with Democrats Abroad

Published | Video Starts at 41:30

That our legislature is not the. Because of gerrymandering, by the way, is not the boldest in terms of environmental protections. However, it's hopeful that The Supreme Court did recognize the state's ability to act in this area and perhaps act beyond the provisions of the Clean Water Act. And it is also hopeful in our state that someday we will get rid of the gerrymandered map and we'll be able to actually have a state legislature that reflects the political divisions in the state. (41:30–41:41)

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