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Sheldon Whitehouse: “Isn't that the purpose of environmental regulation, is to assure that a chemical is safe for its intended use?”

On the recordMarch 8, 2010
Isn't that the purpose of environmental regulation, is to assure that a chemical is safe for its intended use?
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Highlighting the fundamental role of environmental regulation.

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