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On the recordApril 10, 2013
Isn't that preferable than fighting through the courts and having citizen suits across the country?
Said by
John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus argues for state-issued permits over citizen lawsuits for better enforcement.

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