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On the recordNovember 16, 2011
Your leadership on this issue has been extremely important, and your commitment to modernizing the Toxic Substance Control Act so we can protect our families from exposure to dangerous toxins is terrific.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley praises Lautenberg's efforts to reform chemical safety regulations.

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