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Joe Barton: I strongly object to directive language being placed within H. Rept. 108-235 since this language has not been subject to…

On the recordJuly 25, 2003
I strongly object to directive language being placed within H. Rept. 108-235 since this language has not been subject to regular order and process in the committee of jurisdiction.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Addressing concerns about non-legislative language in a committee report related to environmental regulations.

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