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Jeff Merkley: That is completely contrary to the very long and positive bipartisan history both on this subcommittee and our dealings…

On the recordJune 19, 2017
That is completely contrary to the very long and positive bipartisan history both on this subcommittee and our dealings with the FDA under both Republicans and Democrats.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley criticizes the administration's directive against responding to minority Senate members.

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