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Paul Tonko: The lack of uniformity has impeded interstate commerce, compromised the international competitiveness of the industry…

On the recordJanuary 27, 2020
The lack of uniformity has impeded interstate commerce, compromised the international competitiveness of the industry, and undermined public confidence in the integrity of the sport.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko addresses issues caused by inconsistent state regulations in horseracing.

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