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On the recordJune 3, 2013
Part of what is coming clear to me is that there is a fundamental flaw in the way that we have allowed a clear statute to be modified by a regulation that invites abuse.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

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Concern over regulatory changes leading to potential misuse of power.

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