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Jared Huffman: I appreciate that. But in terms of the number of personnel, wouldn't you agree that the numbers we are talking about are…

On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
I appreciate that. But in terms of the number of personnel, wouldn't you agree that the numbers we are talking about are not a lot to stand up a prevention and response program for over 12,000 employees, plus all those affiliates that we mentioned?
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman questions the adequacy of personnel for a large employee base.

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