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Diana DeGette: “Why they would ever consider weakening a rule that protects babies' brains is senseless, and this must be called out for…”

On the recordMay 20, 2019
Why they would ever consider weakening a rule that protects babies' brains is senseless, and this must be called out for what it is.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

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DeGette criticizes the weakening of environmental protections affecting children's health.

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