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On the recordMay 21, 2024
While these powers, of course, can be helpful in the face of true emergencies, they are also subject to potential abuse.
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Jacky Rosen
Democratic · Nevada

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Senator Rosen warns about the potential for abuse of emergency powers despite their usefulness.

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