On the recordMarch 9, 2011
This is absolutely ludicrous. People in Idaho are just astonished that the Federal Government is telling them what kind of light bulbs they've got to put home.
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congress.govJim Risch: “This is absolutely ludicrous. People in Idaho are just astonished that the Federal Government is telling them what kind…”
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Risch criticizes federal regulations on light bulbs, expressing disbelief at government overreach.
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