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Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I know that EPA's actions have consequences for companies that sometimes are negative. However, I also know that EPA's…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2013
I know that EPA's actions have consequences for companies that sometimes are negative. However, I also know that EPA's actions have important consequences for the health of our constituents--especially those who are young, infirm, or elderly.
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Eddie Bernice Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Johnson acknowledges the dual impact of EPA actions on companies and public health.

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