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On the recordApril 28, 2010
I think it is just such a tremendous illustration of what happens sometimes when we pass laws here in Washington and don't pay enough attention to what is actually going on on the ground.
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Hiram Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet highlights the disconnect between legislation and real-world implications.

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