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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Why in the world would a country, struggling with economic growth, trying to be competitive in the global marketplace, say to its citizens, and make a policy decision without a national debate, that one of our most abundant resources will not be used in America?
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Waxman questions the decision to restrict coal use amidst economic challenges.

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