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On the recordMarch 12, 2014
I am concerned that the Department has failed to fully examine what the implications are of establishing a Federal standard without regard to the existing laws in each State.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins expresses concern over federal regulations impacting state laws on commercial driver's licenses.

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