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Pete Sessions: I am delighted to hear back from my colleagues about how this change is doing such a great job for their constituents…

On the recordJuly 30, 2010
I am delighted to hear back from my colleagues about how this change is doing such a great job for their constituents back home. Robust, I am sure, economic times in Massachusetts to where they don't have to worry about an adequate supply of energy or the costs associated with that. But, Mr. Speaker, today I received a copy of a Key Vote Alert from the U.S. Chamber. The U.S. Chamber represents employers and employees all across this country. They have some things to say about this bill, too, which every single Member of Congress has a chance to receive. That doesn't mean they agree with it or want to read it. But it says this: 'There's a bright line between increasing safety and creating a regulatory environment so unfit for business that oil and gas companies that operate in the United States will take their business elsewhere. That line is crossed repeatedly throughout H.R. 3534.' I continue from this Key Alert, U.S. Chamber. 'At this time, it is premature for Congress to legislate prescriptive solutions when the causes of the well blowout and any associated failures that led to the catastrophe have not yet been conclusively determined.'
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas
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Jul 30, 2010

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The speaker discusses concerns about a bill related to energy regulation and its impact on businesses.

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