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In a twist, Colorado asks EPA HEALTH

to lower state's air rating DOCTOR ON DUTY

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Democratic Gov. Jared sources. asked for the exemption Ambulancia 911
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the state's own data shows Denver suburb of Lake- ies, print shops, wastewa-
Colorado would meet EPA wood. Now, it sometimes ter treatment plants and
standards if not for pollution hurts to take a breath, she hospitals.q
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