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Ed Markey: We should not in any way downplay the role the States play here.

On the recordMarch 17, 2015
We should not in any way downplay the role the States play here.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Highlights the importance of state actions in regulating chemicals.

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