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Lamar Smith: Regulatory costs topped $197 billion in 2015. This is a cost of over $600 for every American citizen.

On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
Regulatory costs topped $197 billion in 2015. This is a cost of over $600 for every American citizen.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Highlighting the financial burden of regulations on American citizens.

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