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On the recordJanuary 12, 2011
Otherwise, I think it makes the best case possible based on a reasonable interpretation, supported by the restructuring policy arguments.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton discusses the interpretation of a Department of Energy memo regarding legalities.

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