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On the recordJune 25, 2014
I think we should carefully consider, not just in this case but in other cases, whether it's FDA or anything else, what the difference is between a law and a regulation which is proposed by the Department of Education.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

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Alexander emphasizes the need for clarity between laws and regulations in education guidance.

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