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On the recordSeptember 9, 2019
The fact is, the studies that have been done are inconsistent, asked the wrong questions, lacked complete information, and are flat-out insufficient to make a determination.
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Raul Ruiz
Democratic · California

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Ruiz argues that studies on burn pit exposure are inadequate for determining health risks.

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