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On the recordApril 10, 2013
I don't think there is any dispute in the language that there would be--and I am just making sure I say it properly--that there is an issuance requirement and enforceable permits that--in this draft language.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus emphasizes the requirement for enforceable permits in the draft legislation.

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