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Martin Heinrich: “The last thing our families need at this critical moment is for politicians to undermine its authority or shortchange…”

On the recordApril 18, 2023
The last thing our families need at this critical moment is for politicians to undermine its authority or shortchange its efforts.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Heinrich warns against political actions that could weaken FDA's effectiveness during critical times.

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