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Jim Inhofe: The Federal Government should not tell States how to proceed on development; furthermore, as a strong Federalist, I…

On the recordNovember 8, 2009
The Federal Government should not tell States how to proceed on development; furthermore, as a strong Federalist, I think it is dangerous to have Washington make decisions that should be up to local communities.
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Jim Inhofe
Republican · Oklahoma

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Inhofe advocates for state autonomy over federal intervention in local development.

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