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Herb Kohl: I believe ensuring the safety of our food and drug supply is an important Federal function and should not and cannot be…

On the recordApril 18, 2012
I believe ensuring the safety of our food and drug supply is an important Federal function and should not and cannot be relegated to State and local governments as well as private industry.
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Herb Kohl
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Kohl emphasizes the federal responsibility for food and drug safety amidst budget constraints.

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