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Jacky Rosen: “While these powers, of course, can be helpful in the face of true emergencies, they are also subject to potential abuse.”

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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