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By Margaret Kriz National Journal August 7, 2003
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    As I read the article I find the administration has "voluntary" procedures on the part of the industry. The administration talks tough and does nothing to protect the American people. If I tell you things are voluntary, what will you do. Let me help you with that difficult answer: NOTHING.

    GovExec.com reader Posted August 19, 2003 9:44 AM
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    Last January, Common Cause released a study, Chemical Reaction, that documented the lobbying efforts and campaign contributions of the American Chemistry Council and its members. Since 1995, the ACC and its member companies have given more than $50 million in political contributions to federal candidates and national parties, Common Cause found. In addition, the ACC alone has spent more than $30 million lobbying Congress and federal officials over the past six years. It's no wonder that the federal government has imposed no security mandates on this nation's chemical plants.

    Celia Wexler Posted August 8, 2003 2:04 PM

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