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Jerry McNerney: “Public concern about chemical safety is a significant issue, and unless we address that, then we are not going to get…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2014
Public concern about chemical safety is a significant issue, and unless we address that, then we are not going to get anywhere by passing laws that don't achieve that goal.
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Jerry McNerney
Democratic · California

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Emphasizes the importance of addressing public concern for effective chemical safety legislation.

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