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On the recordApril 27, 2015
This amendment completely defeats the purpose of the bill, which is to ensure that EPA actions are based on the best publicly available science that can be verified by independent experts.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

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Barrasso argues against Markey's amendment, claiming it undermines the bill's intent.

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