Congress must make it clear that common animal waste will not expose farmers to liability under Superfund, while ensuring continued action to clean up legitimate hazardous waste sites around the nation.

House of Representatives Skelton won the Democratic nomination to succeed him with 40% of the vote in a crowded primary field of nine Democratic candidates. Personal life
His wife of 44 years Susan Anding Skelton died on August 23 2005. S.

During his tenure he served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. S.