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“Some of the FDA's own scientists have charged that politics, not science, is behind the FDA's actions.”

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Joseph Crowley
Joseph Crowley

Joseph Crowley was a U.S. Representative from New York. Born on March 16, 1962, Crowley served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2019, representing New York's 14th congressional district. He was recognized for his work on labor, health care, and education issues. more

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