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Frank Lautenberg: It is both puzzling and sad that we still have to debate the benefits of requiring remote or automatic shut off valves…

On the recordOctober 17, 2011
It is both puzzling and sad that we still have to debate the benefits of requiring remote or automatic shut off valves after another tragedy, this time in San Bruno, California.
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Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Lautenberg expresses frustration over the ongoing debate on safety measures for pipelines after past tragedies.

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