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On the recordFebruary 14, 2013
I find it disingenuous for the Federal Government and in particular the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to think that they are the only ones that can do this effectively.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton criticizes federal agencies for assuming sole responsibility in environmental protection.

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