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Paul Tonko: So I assume they don't have a plan. And if Americans are sickened or die as a result of this rule, who will be held…

On the recordNovember 12, 2019
So I assume they don't have a plan. And if Americans are sickened or die as a result of this rule, who will be held accountable?
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko expresses concern over accountability for potential health issues from the rule.

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