House Republicans just passed a bill forbidding scientists from advising the EPA on their own research

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The "reform" measure makes room for industry-funded experts on the EPA's advisory board. Speaking on the House floor Tuesday, Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., summed up what was going on: "I get it, you don't like science," he told bill sponsor Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah. "And you don't like science that interferes with the interests of your corporate clients. But we need science to protect public health and the environment."

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