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On the recordMay 16, 2011
But would you agree that the facts on the ground in Alaska are somewhat different than we have in the lower 48, in terms of advancing those leases?
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski highlights unique challenges in Alaska's oil and gas leasing compared to other states.

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