To the Editor:, I was very troubled to learn that Congressman Leonard Lance (R-District 7), voted for H.J.Res.38, which allows coal mining companies to discard their refuse, including dangerous heavy metals like selenium, mercury and arsenic, into streams in the United States. I really do not understand any rationale that would justify voting for permitting such pollution to occur., Here in Somerset County, there are dozens of streams and waterways, and protecting them, and the environment in general, is paramount. If there were coal mining companies in Somerset County, would Congressman Lance have supported this resolution? Imagine our children playing near such contaminated streams. In the future, if there is a similar house resolution that allows other companies in New Jersey to poison our waterways, would he vote for it? In fact, H.R.861 was introduced recently to completely terminate the Environmental Protection Agency. Will Congressman Lance also vote for this bill? I fervently hope not., If these votes trouble you also, please call Congressman Lance’s office and let your voice be heard., Alicia Mykolajtchuk, Montgomery
