Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
It's somewhat amazing to me that the EPA has decided to make Alaska, of all places, its problem child.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski criticizes the EPA for focusing on Alaska's environmental regulations.

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