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James Oberstar: “The EU portrays its action as one to promote higher environmental standards. However, this claim has no basis in…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 1999
The EU portrays its action as one to promote higher environmental standards. However, this claim has no basis in scientific or technical fact.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota
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congress.gov
Feb 10, 1999

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Critique of the EU's justification for proposed regulations.

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