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On the recordApril 10, 2002
My concern is whether or not the proposal would really create another study panel to study what has already been studied many times. Quite frankly, we already knew with what price hikes were associated; namely, a shortage. I often find it makes us feel good to bring in consumers and participate in a townhall meeting, but we have to educate the consumers on the factual information because they are the ones who are affected by the results oftentimes. A price hike obviously hits the consumers, and sometimes they are not knowledgeable. I refer back to the first page of the amendment of the Senator from Illinois; (A)1, and I quote: Of whom shall represent consumer groups focusing on energy issues. I gather that would be four members from the congressional appointees. Is that correct?
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Discussing concerns about a proposal related to consumer representation in energy issues.

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