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Tom Harkin: I do not share the view that Congress is absolved of its responsibility to legislate as a result of action by the…

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
I do not share the view that Congress is absolved of its responsibility to legislate as a result of action by the agency.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes Congress's duty to legislate despite agency actions on mine safety.

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