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On the recordJuly 5, 2016
where does the executive branch get its authority and we don't think the legislative branch should excuse the executive branch for any reason for illegally breaking the law
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus questions the executive branch's authority on regulations.

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