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Jim Bunning: It seems our policy is stuck between a law that is so bureaucratic that it paralyzes action and a practice of not using…

On the recordMay 17, 2010
It seems our policy is stuck between a law that is so bureaucratic that it paralyzes action and a practice of not using the law, which at this accident might show can possibly lead to tragedy.
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Jim Bunning

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Highlighting the conflict between bureaucratic laws and the need for timely action.

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