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Steve Cohen: This act was not needed when George Bush was President, apparently. He did not need scrutiny...

On the recordMarch 7, 2011
This act was not needed when George Bush was President, apparently. He did not need scrutiny...
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Critiques the REINS Act as politically motivated scrutiny of President Obama, unlike previous presidents.

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