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John Conyers: “This measure is not only unnecessary and unworkable, but it could seriously jeopardize the health and safety of millions…”

On the recordMarch 4, 2013
This measure is not only unnecessary and unworkable, but it could seriously jeopardize the health and safety of millions of Americans.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers warns that the REINS Act threatens effective regulation and public safety.

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