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Ed Markey: If I may ask the gentleman a question, Have there been any allegations that any municipality in the United States has…

On the recordMarch 8, 1995
If I may ask the gentleman a question, Have there been any allegations that any municipality in the United States has filed a frivolous lawsuit? Is there any allegation that has ever been made that they should be prevented under this legislation from being exempted and using the older standard?
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Questioning the implications of legislation on municipalities and frivolous lawsuits.

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