I must say that I was very struck by the Chicago Tribune story...
Jeff Merkley: “I must say that I was very struck by the Chicago Tribune story...”
On the recordJuly 23, 2012
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congress.govEditor's note · Context
Merkley references a Tribune story on flame retardants and public safety.
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