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On the recordJuly 30, 2013
I have joined with Senators Blumenthal and Markey to urge energy drink makers to adopt policies prohibiting marketing to adolescents up to the age of 18.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin collaborates with Blumenthal and Markey to limit energy drink marketing to teens.

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