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in 2011 from the University of Missouri where his research focused on the removal of trihalomethane (THM) and haloacetic acid (HAA) precursors using MIEX and activated carbon. David Hanigan graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia with a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2009. He was awarded an M.S.
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I think this is the first governor we've ever had who is talking about accountability more than I [do], which is really cool,” said Secretary Negrin. Not because we don't like the individuals working for them, but the leadership sucks,” said Stevens. My creek ran with drilling mud, and you know what?
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