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Lamar Alexander: “So I am interested in both those issues that the Chairman has mentioned, one being practical steps toward obesity; and…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2009
So I am interested in both those issues that the Chairman has mentioned, one being practical steps toward obesity; and two being practical steps to go ahead and clean up the air of sulfur, nitrogen and mercury so that we have healthier children.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

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Alexander calls for action on obesity and air quality to protect children's health.

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