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On the recordMay 17, 2016
We do not believe the revised bill will have any major detrimental impact on public safety and transparency.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse cites the Union of Concerned Scientists' support for the revised bill.

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