Many forms of commonly-used forensics, including fingerprints, ballistics, firearms identification, fail to meet the most basic scientific standards.
The one thing that we have to do is make sure that we have the operability that's required for us to be responsible.
On 9/11, Mr. Chairman, New Jersey lost 700 people. The toll that 9/11 took was over 3,000 people.
Broadcasters are trustees of the airwaves and they receive licenses in communities and they have a duty to serve that local community.
TSCA has not been reformed for 35 years, so the States have been the folks that have filled that gap.
We are doing this because we think we have to, because these challenges exist that are not getting addressed.
The Safe Chemicals Act is fundamentally not about politics. It is about mercury in breast milk.
We think that the Federal Government should reestablish its role as the primary source of chemical management regulation in this Country.
It is interesting to hear some divergent views, not unexpected. This is a complicated subject.
How might reforming TSCA, as we propose, affect employment in these industries?
Yes, but again, will you provide your specific alternatives?