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Rand Paul: I rise in support of clean air, clean water, electricity, and jobs. We need to, if we are going to maintain our economy…

On the recordNovember 10, 2011
I rise in support of clean air, clean water, electricity, and jobs. We need to, if we are going to maintain our economy, discontinue and not overreach with job-killing regulations. We are asking for the continuation of the existing regulations. This action would allow for the continuation of the existing regulations. If we look at EPA v. North Carolina, it says remand without vacating the order. The other side claims we are for no regulations. We are asking for the continuation of the existing regulations on pollution. The rules are working, but if we keep increasing the burden, we are going to cause increased joblessness. I reserve the remainder of my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky
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Nov 10, 2011

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