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Paul Tonko: Over the years, we have continued to struggle to define the proper balance between Federal and State regulation.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2013
Over the years, we have continued to struggle to define the proper balance between Federal and State regulation.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko discusses the ongoing debate over federal versus state regulatory powers.

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