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Tom Carper: “I do also want to emphasize that back in 1972, the staff was worried and the Senators were worried about federalism and…”

On the recordOctober 17, 2023
I do also want to emphasize that back in 1972, the staff was worried and the Senators were worried about federalism and constitutional limitations on their authority.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper highlights historical concerns about federalism in water regulation.

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