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Bruce Westerman: Unfortunately, they chose not to attend today. Instead, the Interior Department chose to submit testimony in writing and…

On the recordApril 10, 2023
Unfortunately, they chose not to attend today. Instead, the Interior Department chose to submit testimony in writing and in opposition to both bills without being here to answer questions.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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Criticizing the absence of administration officials at the hearing.

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