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Henry Waxman: “These claims are nonsense and contradict the express language of the statute.”

On the recordMay 19, 2014
These claims are nonsense and contradict the express language of the statute.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waxman dismisses Republican arguments questioning the FCC's authority to promote competition.

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