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    He also was quoted as stating that he hopes the House-Senate conference on the legislation will result in the development of legislation he can support. "I also believe that bipartisan participation is needed on a measure of this scope which affects every American ... The best ideas of Democrats and Republicans alike should be drawn upon to fashion the final legislation. That did not happen as the House bill was constructed." Neither Boucher or Rahall could be reached Sunday afternoon for additional comment. Full Article at Bluefield Daily Telegraph
    I also believe that bipartisan participation is needed on a measure of this scope which affects every American ... The best ideas of Democrats and Republicans alike should be drawn upon to fashion the final legislation. That did not happen as the House bill was constructed.
    SOURCE: Bluefield Daily Telegraph 3 weeks ago

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