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Peter DeFazio: “An 18-month extension in practice indefinitely postpones reauthorizing the law.”

On the recordJuly 15, 2009
An 18-month extension in practice indefinitely postpones reauthorizing the law.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio criticizes the Administration's proposed extension as delaying necessary legislation.

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