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Zoe Lofgren: “I'd just like to note that I think some of the objections from these outside groups that are running ads reminds me of…”

On the recordOctober 21, 2015
I'd just like to note that I think some of the objections from these outside groups that are running ads reminds me of the tobacco companies fighting control of tobacco, which caused lung cancer.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Comparing opposition to environmental regulations to tobacco companies resisting health controls.

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