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Hank Johnson: Unfortunately, the so-called SCRUB Act... appears to be a one-way ratchet with the sole aim of prioritizing costs over…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2014
Unfortunately, the so-called SCRUB Act... appears to be a one-way ratchet with the sole aim of prioritizing costs over benefits.
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Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

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Johnson critiques the SCRUB Act for focusing on costs rather than benefits.

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