Eric Swalwell: “This hearing is very timely, for we just saw in this horrible accident…”

On the recordJuly 8, 2013

This hearing is very timely, for we just saw in this horrible accident how critical and relevant social media can be in times of crisis.

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Democratic · California

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Swalwell highlights the importance of social media during emergencies.

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