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On the recordApril 22, 2009
Obviously if they can continue a case for now that's been more than a decade and continue to just make great fees off of the Department of Energy then why not continue that?
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Senator Cantwell raises concerns about prolonged litigation benefiting outside firms.

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