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Raja Krishnamoorthi: “These particular rules and regulations were crafted carefully at the local level, and I believe very strongly that this…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2017
These particular rules and regulations were crafted carefully at the local level, and I believe very strongly that this commission, which is a Federal commission, should not somehow upset the balance that has been achieved through local voices having a say in these particular regulations. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi
Democratic · Illinois
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govinfo.gov
Feb 28, 2017

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