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On the recordMarch 15, 2016
But, Mr. Secretary, these things are being negotiated one-to-one by you and I think that exhibits a cavalier attitude on the part of the Department regarding the Administrative Procedures Act and the requirements of the law relating to rulemaking.
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina

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Criticism of the Department's handling of regulations and lack of public oversight.

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