On the recordJuly 27, 2011
In a State like Alaska... the agencies... can slow down, they can impede, they can kill opportunities.
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congress.govIn a State like Alaska... the agencies... can slow down, they can impede, they can kill opportunities.
Murkowski discusses the impact of federal agencies on project development in Alaska.
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