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James Lankford: “In an environment where Chevron deference is precedent it is critical that the leader of an agency that has such wide…”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
In an environment where Chevron deference is precedent it is critical that the leader of an agency that has such wide latitude to extract costs from the economy respects the importance of our federalist foundation and the pocketbooks of hardworking families.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford highlights the need for Pruitt to respect federalism and economic impacts.

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