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Chris Coons: “They would undermine our country’s competitiveness, erode our scientific ecosystem, increase unwanted bureaucracy…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2026
They would undermine our country’s competitiveness, erode our scientific ecosystem, increase unwanted bureaucracy, enable corruption, and perpetuate uncertainty across our local communities.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons details the negative effects of the proposed rule changes.

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