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Mike Lawler: “We need to end congestion pricing. It is a scam. It is not…”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

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Talkline With Zev Brenner with Congressman Mike Lawler on Iran, Israel & Congestion pricing

Published | Video Starts at 14:21

I introduced legislation in the State assembly to repeal it. In Congress, I've introduced legislation to block it and force New York State to repeal it by stripping away federal dollars. We need to end congestion pricing. It is a scam. It is not going to improve congestion or quality of life. If you want to deal with these challenges, we can start by going after those who jump the turnstile and don't pay their fare. (14:21–14:30)

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