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On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
So we all know what the reality of this hearing is. The Republicans hope that they can use the Regulatory Flexibility Act to turn the United States into a health, environment, safety, and consumer protection regulation-free zone, and the presumption is that regulation is bad.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey criticizes Republican efforts to reduce regulations, arguing they are essential for health and safety.

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