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Bruce Westerman: What is so radical about taking a fresh look at a law that is 50 years old that was put in place by Republicans and…

On the recordJuly 17, 2023
What is so radical about taking a fresh look at a law that is 50 years old that was put in place by Republicans and championed by Republicans?
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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Westerman questions the need for drastic changes to the ESA.

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