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Don Nickles: I hope all Senators will pay attention because we are talking about an amendment that will have a real impact on utility…

On the recordApril 24, 2002
I hope all Senators will pay attention because we are talking about an amendment that will have a real impact on utility rates, on electric rates all across the country. It will cost millions. Actually, I think my colleague from Arizona will agree, utility companies don't really pay those rates. They may be assessed, but they will pass them on to consumers. They will pass them on to ratepayers in Florida, in Arizona, in Illinois, in Oklahoma, and in Nevada.
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Don Nickles
Oklahoma

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Discussing the impact of an amendment on utility rates during Senate floor debate.

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