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Paul Tonko: I certainly believe the American public deserves to understand the extent that PR firms help oil and gas companies by…

On the recordSeptember 13, 2022
I certainly believe the American public deserves to understand the extent that PR firms help oil and gas companies by manipulating public perception and blocking popular efforts.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko emphasizes the need for transparency regarding PR firms' influence on public perception in the oil and gas sector.

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