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Bruce Westerman: I find it ironic that we are having a hearing on Mining Act reform.

On the recordMay 11, 2022
I find it ironic that we are having a hearing on Mining Act reform.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Westerman expresses irony over discussing mining reform amidst mineral shortages.

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