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Ed Markey: The EPA already attempted to ban asbestos but was challenged by industry, and the ban was struck down by the court.

On the recordApril 27, 2015
The EPA already attempted to ban asbestos but was challenged by industry, and the ban was struck down by the court.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey explains the legal challenges faced by the EPA in banning asbestos.

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