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Dennis Kucinich: “When you look at state statutes for manslaughter... people would start to ask questions about what is wrong with the…”

On the recordApril 27, 2009
When you look at state statutes for manslaughter... people would start to ask questions about what is wrong with the law.
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Dennis Kucinich
Independent · Ohio

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Kucinich questions the lack of accountability for workplace safety violations compared to manslaughter.

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