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On the recordDecember 3, 2019
the problem, and what I think people are fed up with across the country, is that their government, this government won't tackle important issues without getting permission from special interest.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Sarbanes criticizes government inaction due to special interests affecting public health policies.

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