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On the recordSeptember 10, 2012
It is difficult to see for these grants that they are required by law or necessary or what the compelling public need is, at least for American citizens.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton doubts the legal necessity of EPA grants for foreign projects.

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