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Understanding the risks from certain chemicals, Congress attempted, I think it was in 1976, to give the EPA the tools necessary to protect public health from certain toxic chemicals in our country through the Toxic Substances Control Act.

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Carper discusses the legislative efforts to empower the EPA regarding toxic chemicals.

12/01/2009

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