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Virginia Foxx: We could do that if we studied the Constitution a little more and do what Mr. Young was saying, go back to the…

On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
We could do that if we studied the Constitution a little more and do what Mr. Young was saying, go back to the Constitution and devolve to the States most of what we do in the Federal Government now.
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina

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Foxx suggests returning responsibilities to states to enhance oversight.

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