By THOMAS P. CALDWELL, InDepthNH.org
CONCORD — Supporters of House Bill 1454 argued before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday that the legislation is sensible and necessary, while opponents argued that it is unnecessary because the state Department of Environmental Services already protects Granite State waterways from landfill pollution.
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