Anne Arundel exec calls for longer coal fly ash ban

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Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold wants to extend by one year the ban on dumping coal fly ash, a material that hascontaminated wells and sparked political controversy.

“This is the right course of action to take. I am very concerned about the long-term effects fly ash dumping poses to county residents and our environment,” Leopold said in a statement.

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