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On the recordMarch 15, 2016
It amounts to what I call partial disarmament on the part of the safety regulator. That is most disturbing. I would like to see it corrected.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed expresses concern over inadequate safety regulation by the FRA.

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