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Eddie Bernice Johnson: The notion that Federal regulations are not necessary because private industry would never harm the financial interests…

On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
The notion that Federal regulations are not necessary because private industry would never harm the financial interests or health of the public is simply false.
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Eddie Bernice Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Johnson argues for the necessity of federal regulations to protect public health and safety.

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