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On the recordMarch 10, 2014
Does the government have enough resources? Do they have manpower? Do they have the requisite skills of the people in the position to, with transparency, with tracking process, really understand what the issues and be in the position that when you make a recommendation on different ideas in terms of how to handle these problems, that in the end the Department of Energy is well enough versed and has the expertise to make the intelligent decision there?
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

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Senator Johnson questions the government's resources and expertise in handling energy issues.

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