On the recordFebruary 26, 2003
I am also very deeply concerned with the Administration's effort to promote its Clean Skies Initiative.
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James M. Jeffords
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congress.govI am also very deeply concerned with the Administration's effort to promote its Clean Skies Initiative.
Expressing concerns about the Clean Skies Initiative's impact on regulations.
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