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Janice Schakowsky: “It was John Dingell's wisdom that led to the adoption of the PCB subsection and it stands now as one of the only actions…”

On the recordMay 14, 2019
It was John Dingell's wisdom that led to the adoption of the PCB subsection and it stands now as one of the only actions EPA was able to take under the original TSCA.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schakowsky highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to chemical regulation, referencing John Dingell's influence.

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