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Ed Markey: this bill will waste taxpayer dollars and will further divert the focus away from the critical need of ensuring that…

On the recordMay 19, 2015
this bill will waste taxpayer dollars and will further divert the focus away from the critical need of ensuring that scientific panels advising the EPA delivery qualified, timely and effective scientific advice.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey criticizes a bill for wasting taxpayer money and undermining scientific advice.

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