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Ed Markey: Peer review is the foundation of modern science. It is a self-correcting process that has helped to advance science…

On the recordApril 27, 2015
Peer review is the foundation of modern science. It is a self-correcting process that has helped to advance science, technology and public health in America and around the world.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the importance of peer-reviewed science for the EPA's decision-making.

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