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Tom Carper: “A majority of Senators signaled their intent to vote against Dr. Dourson's confirmation because they felt that he lacked…”

On the recordNovember 28, 2018
A majority of Senators signaled their intent to vote against Dr. Dourson's confirmation because they felt that he lacked the objectivity and credibility to be EPA's top chemical safety regulator.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper discusses opposition to Dourson's nomination due to concerns over his credibility.

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