Hank Johnson: “I think everyone can agree that the Federal agencies need the…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2014

I think everyone can agree that the Federal agencies need the resources to be able to go back and review and rescind and repeal any unnecessary regulations, but we have been busy cutting government for the last 3 years. This legislation before us won't cut any regulations, but it certainly will keep any regulations from coming forward. I think that would accomplish the objective of the Republicans here, which is to protect Big Business. With that, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Hank Johnson

Democratic · Georgia

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Feb 26, 2014

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