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On the recordJanuary 24, 2012
This bill should be renamed the Republicans and Congress Favor to TransCanada Act.
Said by
Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Rush argues the bill primarily benefits TransCanada rather than addressing broader energy needs.

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