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Jim Costa: I thought most of them were not very thoughtful, both responses.

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
I thought most of them were not very thoughtful, both responses.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Costa critiques the simplistic energy policies like 'Drill, Baby' and 'Use It or Lose It'.

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