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Jerry McNerney: “Mr. Hawkins, you mentioned that the benefits basically outweigh the costs.”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Mr. Hawkins, you mentioned that the benefits basically outweigh the costs.
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Jerry McNerney
Democratic · California

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Inquiring about the cost-benefit analysis of power plant regulations.

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