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Ouster of scientist from EPA panel shows industry clout

By Ronnie Greene and David Heath

The removal of a respected Maine toxicologist from a panel six years ago reveals industry influence on EPA's IRIS program

Excerpts from this story referencing "Deborah Rice":

"… ifts to something else, it’s business as usual.”   …"

"… Rice had testified before the Legislature supporting a ban of decaBDE. “Deborah Rice with the Maine CDC’s Environmental and Occupational Health Program told …"