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Joe Pitts: “I would also ask Mr. Taylor for a commitment to work with industry, particularly with respect to inspections, after the…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2014
I would also ask Mr. Taylor for a commitment to work with industry, particularly with respect to inspections, after the final regulations go into effect.
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Joe Pitts
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Pitts advocates for collaboration between FDA and the food industry.

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