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Congressman Cannon urges federal accountability, warns against federal overreach in Utah House visit

Utah House of Representatives · February 3, 2006
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U.S. Rep. Cannon told the Utah House that recent advances in technology and law require federal restraint and state control, and he fielded lawmakers’ questions on Medicaid, mandates and public lands during a floor appearance and Q&A.

U.S. Rep. Cannon visited the Utah House floor and urged state legislators to push for more accountability from the federal government, arguing that states should have greater discretion over programs and resources.

Cannon told members that “this year is the year that I think we're going to see the technology and science that have emerged … accumulate into new technologies,” and he used that backdrop to argue for reducing federal roadblocks to local innovation. He…

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