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On the recordMay 3, 2011
But from Mr. Shimkus's reading your testimony earlier, it would indicate that they feel like they voted on this issue, and from your perspective, they did not vote on this issue.
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Ed Whitfield
Republican · Kentucky

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Whitfield questions the validity of the votes regarding the Commission's decision.

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