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EPA chemical database rules are a political hazard, critics say

Jun. 12, 2009
Obama has invited politics into scientific task to update the catalog and assess the danger of industrial chemicals, some say. The Obama administration promised to end political meddling in scientific decisions, but some critics say the White House botched an early test on a key question of...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa