text: The Love Field imbroglio , in fact , has presented the curious spectacle of House Majority Leader Dick Armey arguing that increased competition will threaten the region 's economic health , an odd conclusion from Congress ' most fervent supporter of free markets .
  
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  During a recent meeting of Congress , Dick Armey surprised no one when he stood by his former statements and announced that increased competition could only help the free market and improve economic health .