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On the recordMarch 9, 2011
It is the sort of 'Washington knows better' approach that was soundly rejected by the American people.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the light bulb mandate as a top-down approach rejected by citizens.

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