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On the recordJune 13, 2023
We do have the power. There may be some concerns about how things will be implemented...
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Hirono confirms Congress's power to enact the SCERT Act despite implementation concerns.

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