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On the recordJune 20, 2018
I don't think I've ever quoted Justice Scalia positively before, but he wrote the unanimous decision from the Court that only public health factors may be considered.
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Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

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Beyer cites Justice Scalia to emphasize public health in setting air quality standards.

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