On the recordMarch 5, 2012
It seems clear that the investigation is nothing more than an attempt by the Majority to stop a regulation that is intended to protect Appalachian communities and the environment.
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congress.govIt seems clear that the investigation is nothing more than an attempt by the Majority to stop a regulation that is intended to protect Appalachian communities and the environment.
Holt criticizes the Majority's investigation as a tactic against environmental regulations.
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