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On the recordJune 26, 2012
The re-licensing process should not be a hostage-taking opportunity for Federal agencies to demand a ransom to be paid to fund their wish lists.
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Doc Hastings
Republican · Washington

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Hastings argues against misuse of the re-licensing process by federal agencies.

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