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On the recordMarch 16, 2011
I applaud the efforts of Senators Wyden and Brown, I must point out that the bill is woefully insufficient in terms of granting States meaningful flexibility.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Wyden acknowledges the Wyden-Brown bill but finds it lacking in state flexibility.

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