08/19/2009
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"The Critical Minerals Policy Act, submitted by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R- AK), Ron Wyden (D- Ore), Mark Udall (D- Col.), Dean Heller (R- Nev.) and 13 others, if fully enacted, will prevent supply sho..."
"So Mr. Sims from the producer side you know you're getting push from industry that says we need it, we need it, how do we get more folks like Molycorp engaged?"
"What has helped to either bring new companies, new investment to this state, what has hurt investment opportunities within the mining industry?"
"I do appreciate the fact that you have scheduled up this hearing today."