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Tom McClintock: We have five districts here that want to get into a relationship with the Federal government. We have one here that has…

On the recordJuly 20, 2009
We have five districts here that want to get into a relationship with the Federal government. We have one here that has been in such a relationship and wants to get out because of all the regulatory burdens and costs that are associated.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock comments on the burdens of federal relationships for districts.

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