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Gary Palmer: “Many of these environmental regulations have become irrelevant, outdated, and abused by groups and organizations simply…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2017
Many of these environmental regulations have become irrelevant, outdated, and abused by groups and organizations simply looking to block economic development rather than protect the environment.
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Gary Palmer
Republican · Alabama

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Palmer criticizes environmental regulations for hindering economic development.

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