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John Hoeven: “The Waters of the U.S. Rule, WOTUS, is creating tremendous problems for our farmers and ranchers, tremendous…”

On the recordApril 28, 2015
The Waters of the U.S. Rule, WOTUS, is creating tremendous problems for our farmers and ranchers, tremendous uncertainty, and I think it should be rescinded.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Senator Hoeven criticizes the WOTUS rule for negatively impacting farmers and ranchers.

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