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Deborah Koff Ross: “While I appreciate the argument about an unelected commission, I must say that these regulations are already being…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2017
While I appreciate the argument about an unelected commission, I must say that these regulations are already being promulgated by unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats. Again, if we are going to have to have a review--an oversight--of our regulatory scheme, we should not exempt any regulations. I, therefore, would submit that this amendment would do just that. It would create a slippery slope of exceptions. Therefore, I, again, would urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
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Deborah Koff Ross
Democratic · North Carolina
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Feb 28, 2017

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