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Jeff Bingaman: We need strong regulators who put the interest of the public above the interests of an industry and wake up every day…

On the recordDecember 14, 2011
We need strong regulators who put the interest of the public above the interests of an industry and wake up every day looking for ways to make our country safer.
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Jeff Bingaman
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for regulators to prioritize public safety over industry interests.

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