Moran Introduces National Plastic Bag Bill on Earth Day


	Moran Introduces National Plastic Bag Bill on Earth Day

Thorne

5-5-2009 8:51 PM

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Thorne says:

Yeehaw! Hit those plastic consumers where they live!

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5-6-2009 6:08 PM

debbyski

Hey Thorne,
How are you sweetie?

5-7-2009 12:51 AM

Thorne

Wondrous well, dahlink! You??

5-7-2009 1:29 AM

debbyski

Perfect

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