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On the recordMarch 27, 2012
So, in essence, we have passed a law, it has been signed into law, and they believe that is in conflict with their own regulations, so they are electing to go with the regulation as opposed to the law.
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Jason Chaffetz
Republican · Utah

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Chaffetz criticizes Customs for prioritizing regulations over a passed law.

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