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On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
you have ignored congressional direction in favor of the priorities set by extreme environmental groups and the EPA.
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Mike Simpson
Republican · Idaho

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Simpson accuses the administration of neglecting congressional priorities for coal funding.

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