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On the recordJune 7, 2023
It seems to me that opens up liability questions and it puts the staff under a lot of strain because it is just unrealistic right now.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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Editor's note · Context

King highlights the unrealistic nature of mandated staffing ratios amidst current staffing shortages.

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