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Paul Tonko: “There are many, many people that have legitimate concerns and believe the public has been shut out of the process.”

On the recordNovember 30, 2015
There are many, many people that have legitimate concerns and believe the public has been shut out of the process.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Tonko emphasizes public concerns regarding pipeline projects.

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