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Grace Napolitano: I believe that Federal agencies should always strive to respect the desires of the local communities in which they work…

On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
I believe that Federal agencies should always strive to respect the desires of the local communities in which they work, particularly when using potentially harmful chemicals on public lands.
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Grace Napolitano
Democratic · California

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Napolitano emphasizes the importance of respecting local community concerns regarding harmful chemicals.

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