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On the recordJune 26, 2012
I believe that's because of lawsuits by taxpayer-funded litigants and because of Federal agencies that stifle innovation and energy growth.
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Doc Hastings
Republican · Washington

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Hastings blames lawsuits and federal agencies for hindering hydropower development.

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