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David Vitter: Isn't it true that EPA has complete discretion over accepting or denying those requests, over accepting or denying that…

On the recordMarch 17, 2015
Isn't it true that EPA has complete discretion over accepting or denying those requests, over accepting or denying that money and that request to take up any certain chemical?
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Vitter asserts that the EPA controls the prioritization of chemical assessments.

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