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Earl Blumenauer: “I would hope that the Chamber sees fit to reject legislation that is not going anyplace and that we stop the charade of…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2014
I would hope that the Chamber sees fit to reject legislation that is not going anyplace and that we stop the charade of initiatives that are conjuring up imaginary threats when we are not focusing on the clear and present dangers to the environment now, to community protection, and for health. Reject this legislation, and then let's get down to business on things that really will make a difference and that we can agree upon.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon
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Mar 25, 2014

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