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On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
The purpose is to reduce mercury and lead damage which when it affects our children can lead to lack of brain development.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Waxman emphasizes the importance of regulations to protect children's health from industrial emissions.

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