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Steny Hoyer: “So as author of the bill and author of that amendment, I would say it is certainly my intention that that type of…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 1999
So as author of the bill and author of that amendment, I would say it is certainly my intention that that type of regulation would continue to be subject to a fine where there is a potential for serious harm to the public, including our fire fighters.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing amendments related to civil penalties for regulations affecting public safety.

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