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On the recordSeptember 10, 2003
FERC should be able to say, these lines have to be sited. We are looking at the big picture. It has to be done.
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George Voinovich
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the authority of FERC in siting transmission lines.

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