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John Tierney: I think we should just get rid of the mirrors and the smoke on this, Mr. Chairman, and cut straight to the heart of the…

On the recordJuly 27, 2001
I think we should just get rid of the mirrors and the smoke on this, Mr. Chairman, and cut straight to the heart of the matter. This administration is simply attempting to undercut the authority and the effectiveness of the EPA by reducing its funding by 25 million people and putting 270 people out to pasture.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Discussing an amendment related to EPA funding during a House debate.

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