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On the recordNovember 8, 2009
I am also cognizant that the EPA should not be under the impression that this legislation expands EPA authority over Gulf of Mexico resources.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Vitter clarifies that the legislation does not increase EPA's regulatory power.

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