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On the recordSeptember 21, 2016
When Congress first passed the Telephone Consumer Protection Act 25 years ago, we stated that consumers were already 'outraged over the proliferation of intrusive nuisance calls their homes.'
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Pallone recalls the original intent of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act regarding consumer outrage.

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