Sen. Hassan Statement on Reports That Trump Administration Has Weakened Safety Standards for PFAS Over Objection of Scientists
January 15, 2021
January 15, 2021
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released a statement following reports that the Trump administration overruled scientists and weakened safety standards for a certain class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Specifically, Trump appointees at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) changed a safety assessment for PFBS, a chemical that has been linked to thyroid, kidn . . .
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released a statement following reports that the Trump administration overruled scientists and weakened safety standards for a certain class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Specifically, Trump appointees at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) changed a safety assessment for PFBS, a chemical that has been linked to thyroid, kidn . . .