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On the recordJune 8, 2022
The threat posed by asbestos affects all Americans the same. It doesn't matter what party they belong to, and the solution should likewise protect all Americans.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley asserts that asbestos exposure is a bipartisan issue requiring collective action.

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