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Frank Pallone: I think it is clear now that EPA is not moving towards that ban and the Congress will have to act directly to ban…

On the recordMarch 12, 2019
I think it is clear now that EPA is not moving towards that ban and the Congress will have to act directly to ban asbestos.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Pallone emphasizes the need for Congress to ban asbestos as the EPA is not taking action.

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