Senate Passes Superfund Bill
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WASHINGTON — The Senate today passed a $7.5-billion Superfund bill that calls for financing an expanded toxic waste cleanup effort through 1990 with a new tax on large manufacturers.
The measure, approved by an 86-13 roll call, went to the House, where a $10-billion Superfund renewal bill is awaiting action by several committees and is slated for floor action the week of Oct. 14.
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