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James Carville: “And if we don't have the power to do that under the act, then change the act. It is just a stupid act of Congress. It…”

On the recordJune 9, 2010
And if we don't have the power to do that under the act, then change the act. It is just a stupid act of Congress. It can be changed instantly.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

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Carville calls for changes to legislation that limits the government's ability to access information from BP regarding the oil spill.

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