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Howard Griffith: “We have numerous requirements coming in and every time we turn around there is a rate increase.”

On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
We have numerous requirements coming in and every time we turn around there is a rate increase.
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Howard Griffith
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Griffith expresses concern about rising rates due to regulatory requirements affecting his coal-producing district.

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