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Angus King: “Over the years, regulations have helped keep our drinking water clean, they have ensured our food is more sanitary and…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2014
Over the years, regulations have helped keep our drinking water clean, they have ensured our food is more sanitary and labeled more accurately, and they have led to dramatic improvements in workplace health and safety.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Regulations have historically improved public health and safety.

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