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Statement of Congressman John D. Dingell on Senate Passage of Pipeline Safety Bill September 8, 2000 Last evening, the Senate made a step in the right direction toward improving pipeline safety. However, it is just that – a step. The Senate bill does little to protect people from the deadly consequences of regulatory lassitude, nor does it sufficiently address issues of maintenance and corrosion, which sadly just resulted in the loss of 12 lives in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Before the American people can rest easy, we must ensure that these issues are dealt with and that the lives of Americans are put ahead of industry profits. I am gratified that the Senate took action on this important matter, but we should take this opportunity to get more than a quarter-loaf.
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