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Gary Palmer: “I think our permitting, our regulatory regime has done enormous damage to our economy and to our ability to catch up…”

On the recordMay 22, 2023
I think our permitting, our regulatory regime has done enormous damage to our economy and to our ability to catch up with China.
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Gary Palmer
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Palmer criticizes U.S. regulations as hindering economic progress and competition with China.

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