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Mark Kelly: “We have handicapped ourselves to the point where we are forfeiting the ability to compete.”

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
We have handicapped ourselves to the point where we are forfeiting the ability to compete.
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Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Kelly expresses concern over regulations affecting U.S. competitiveness.

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