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After Falling Short, Companies Still Trying to Restrict Local Suits

Last year, some of the nation’s biggest oil and waste disposal corporations unsuccessfully lobbied state lawmakers to protect them from civil suits filed by cities and counties. But the companies haven't given up the fight.

By Dave Fehling, Houston Public Media
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Former MDI Superfund site east of downtown Houston.
Credit: Dave Fehling NPR StateImpact / KUHF Houston Public Radio

Last year, some of the nation’s biggest oil and waste disposal corporations unsuccessfully lobbied state lawmakers to protect them from civil suits filed by cities and counties. But the companies haven't given up the fight. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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