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Rob Andrews: I think it is really outrageous that some of these offenses that were involved in the Massey prosecutions were not…

On the recordMarch 26, 2012
I think it is really outrageous that some of these offenses that were involved in the Massey prosecutions were not felonies.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Andrews criticizes the lack of felony charges in serious mine safety violations.

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