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On the recordOctober 26, 2009
I have introduced in the last two Congresses legislation, now in Senate Bill 32, which calls for hearings by FERC.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Senator Specter discusses his legislation requiring hearings on energy issues.

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