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On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
The relationship between PHMSA and the industry is too cozy, much like the California Public Utilities Commission has too cozy a relationship with the utilities in California.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California
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Speier criticizes the close ties between regulators and the industry, leading to safety issues.

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