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In response to your editorial "No defender of the bay" (July 18), are you really surprised that Congressman Andy Harris voted against protecting the health of the Chesapeake Bay?
You can expect every vote from the 1st Congressional District to be against protecting Maryland's environment and waters until Rep. Harris gets what he deserves — retirement.
John A. Pica Jr., Baltimore
The writer is a former Democratic state senator from Baltimore.
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