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On the recordApril 10, 2002
Ordinarily, the problems we have relative to energy are not enough electricity, not enough electric transmission in some areas, not enough oil and gas production in other areas, not enough refining capacity in other areas. Consumer protection obviously is involved in virtually every facet of our lifestyle. I do not have a particular objection to the information the Senator from Illinois is trying to generate. I am concerned we not duplicate this. Would the Senator allow us to put this aside and get back to it perhaps tomorrow after we have had a chance to look at it? We had not seen the amendment previously to have a chance to make a determination whether or not indeed there is another agency that has a responsibility that can provide the information the Senator believes is in the national interest.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Discussing energy issues and concerns about duplicating efforts in legislative amendments.

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