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James Lankford: “The concern that I have is that the new guidance document seems to remove flexibility that previously existed.”

On the recordApril 3, 2011
The concern that I have is that the new guidance document seems to remove flexibility that previously existed.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford expresses concern over reduced flexibility in new guidance compared to previous regulations.

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