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As Term Near End, Faso Aims

To Close Limousine Loophole

Rep. John Faso

With his term due to end in 20 days, U.S. Rep. John Faso, R-19,  has co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to to close a legal loophole that may have contributed the 20-fatal crash two months ago in Schoharie County.

The loophole allows retrofitted limos, like the one in the crash, to avoid compliance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations.

“The recent tragedy in Schoharie County, which took the lives of 20 people, must move the Congress to close this loophole and enact stricter rules on modified vehicles," the outgoing congressman said.

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