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Ed Markey: “So do you agree with the NCAA or the National Federation of State High School Associations, who have stated in letters…”

On the recordJuly 30, 2013
So do you agree with the NCAA or the National Federation of State High School Associations, who have stated in letters to Senator Durbin and to myself and Senator Blumenthal, advising student athletes to avoid energy drinks or other stimulants because they may be detrimental to the health of athletes?
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey seeks agreement on health concerns regarding energy drinks for athletes.

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