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Congressman Bishop urges 'federalism' approach, warns of space-program job losses

Utah State Senate · February 1, 2010
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Congressman Bishop told the Utah Senate federalism should shape federal policy, previewed involvement in No Child Left Behind reauthorization and warned that proposed federal budget changes could cost about 2,000 Utah jobs and 7,000 nationwide.

Congressman Bishop visited the Utah Senate floor and urged lawmakers to push federal officials to return powers and funding flexibility to states, arguing that many national programs are better designed and executed at the state level. "If there was an easy simple solution it would be solved before it ever got to you," Bishop said, urging senators to…

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