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Paul Tonko: This legislation, obviously, comes in response to the growing number of pirate radio broadcasters in the region that are…

On the recordMarch 21, 2018
This legislation, obviously, comes in response to the growing number of pirate radio broadcasters in the region that are harming consumers and public safety.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko discusses legislation aimed at addressing the issues caused by pirate radio.

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