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Frank Pallone: But we are here today because EPA has not used that new authority and responsibility, and we are here to further amend…

On the recordMay 7, 2019
But we are here today because EPA has not used that new authority and responsibility, and we are here to further amend that law to finally protect working people and to save lives.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

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Pallone criticizes EPA for not enforcing asbestos regulations effectively.

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