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On the recordMay 5, 2015
I want to say, Mr. Chairman, I don't know if you have heard but we've had another rail explosion this morning and certainly want to encourage our Committee to look at legislation in this matter.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Senator Cantwell emphasizes the need for legislative action following a rail explosion.

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