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Steve Cohen: Regulations are critical to protecting the American people from a vast array of harms, including dirty air and water…

On the recordJuly 8, 2013
Regulations are critical to protecting the American people from a vast array of harms, including dirty air and water, dangerous toys, reckless financial behavior, and unsafe workplaces.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen argues for the importance of regulations in safeguarding public health and safety.

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