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Elizabeth Berkley

Notes on Wednesday’s hearing

Wednesday was a big day. For the first time this year, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee discussed what it will take to pass strong laws on toxic chemicals. So, why was this Congressional hearing such a big deal?

In May, Senator Vitter and the late Senator Lautenberg introduced a bi-partisan bill to reform our federal law on toxic chemicals. The bill as drafted, has serious flaws, but provided a rare political breakthrough against deep partisan gridlock. Today’s hearing was the first discussion on a path forward since the compromise bill was introduced.

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Actors advocate for safer chemicals on Twitter

So what happens when powerful women (and men), who also happen to be actors, get involved in the issue of safer chemicals? Twitter responds.

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