That bill was smart minerals policy because it demonstrated that efficient, predictable management of U.S. mineral supplies and protecting America's land and water are not mutually exclusive.
On the recordJuly 16, 2018
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Murkowski defends the Murkowski-Wyden Critical Minerals Policy Act as effective for managing resources and environmental protection.
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