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Yvette Clarke: I just think weakening a program that protects 9.1 million people in New York, because the regulated industry asks you…

On the recordApril 8, 2019
I just think weakening a program that protects 9.1 million people in New York, because the regulated industry asks you to, is not your job.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clarke criticizes weakening safety regulations for industrial facilities due to industry pressure.

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