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Jon Tester: “This Bill puts Congress itself above the executive department and above the people of the United States.”

On the recordMay 24, 2011
This Bill puts Congress itself above the executive department and above the people of the United States.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

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Tester criticizes the bill for prioritizing Congress over citizens and local governments.

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