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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
As a result, my constituents tell me that their relationship with agencies have deteriorated and that instead of inspectors working with businesses to identify and solve compliance problems, government regulators show up, issue a fine and punishment.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford discusses the negative impact of regulatory enforcement on business relationships.

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