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Jim Risch: “The term 'Federal coordinated approach' is an oxymoron.”

On the recordMarch 11, 2009
The term 'Federal coordinated approach' is an oxymoron.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Senator Risch criticizes the effectiveness of federal coordination.

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