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Ron Wyden: “My constituents suffered the consequences of the Enron-induced West Coast energy crisis, and I believe that any new…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
My constituents suffered the consequences of the Enron-induced West Coast energy crisis, and I believe that any new proposal, which claims to address legitimate issues through the market, needs to be evaluated carefully.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden expresses concern about market reliance for energy solutions after past crises.

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