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On the recordMarch 8, 2011
Well, and I appreciate the fact that you have just said that you don't believe that these that this will endanger human health, and that's what we're looking at in the issuance of these permits.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski questions the delay in issuing air-quality permits despite assurances of no health risks.

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