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Jim Costa: “However, there should be no question that it is the Congress, and not unelected administrative agencies, who will set…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
However, there should be no question that it is the Congress, and not unelected administrative agencies, who will set the policy for the United States.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Jim Costa emphasizes Congress's authority over policy-making, not administrative agencies.

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