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Henry Waxman: “It is ironic that the other subcommittee... is trying to pass a bill to approve the tar sands pipeline from Canada.”

On the recordApril 9, 2013
It is ironic that the other subcommittee... is trying to pass a bill to approve the tar sands pipeline from Canada.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waxman criticizes the focus on oil production over environmental concerns.

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