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John McCain: “The mine would employ 3,7000 Americans; Produce 25% of U.S. copper supply; Generate $61 billion in economic growth…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
The mine would employ 3,7000 Americans; Produce 25% of U.S. copper supply; Generate $61 billion in economic growth; Provide $20 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain outlines the economic benefits of the Resolution Copper Project.

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