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On the recordMay 3, 2011
This bill before us today goes way beyond eliminating redundant background checks and credentials for transportation workers, which was a key component of the SAFE Truckers Act, which I support and which is contained in the second portion of this bill.
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Cedric Richmond
Democratic · Louisiana

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Richmond highlights that the bill exceeds the scope of necessary changes for transportation worker credentials.

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