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On the recordMarch 9, 2016
That actually sounds like an excellent idea, but the question I have is could that be done by rule and regulation as opposed to legislation, or is the legislation going to have to be revisited?
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho
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Senator Risch questions if rule changes can replace new legislation.

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