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Ed Markey: We are concerned about the carcinogen effects of BTEX. We are also concerned about the toxic impacts of aldehydes.

On the recordJune 13, 2017
We are concerned about the carcinogen effects of BTEX. We are also concerned about the toxic impacts of aldehydes.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights concerns regarding the health impacts of BTEX and aldehydes.

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